Staff Engineer (Hybrid)
Dominion Energy
Lead engineering for solid fuel boiler ops, APC, and project support.
17 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Richmond, VA
Hybrid
Company Size
14,700 Employees
Service Specialisms
Power generation
Natural gas distribution
Solar installation
EV charging
Battery storage
Grid optimization
Demand response
Energy efficiency programs
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water
Transport
Role
What you would be doing
fuel impact
fgd support
sootblowing
procurement guidance
contract review
combustion support
- Provide engineering guidance on which constituents in the fuel can have a positive or negative impact on all equipment associated will fuel handling, fuel delivery, boiler combustion, boiler cleaning, ash removal, waste disposal along with the impact the fuel constituents will have on the performance of associated APC equipment for the control of NOx, Acid Gases (SO2, SO3, HCl, etc), PM, and Hg.
- Provide engineering support for the current Wet FGDs, Dry Scrubbers, Hg Control systems in the fleet and be the SME if any Dry Sorbent Injection (DSI) systems are considered in the future.
- Provide engineering support on the sootblowing systems for the coal and biomass boilers in the fleet.
- Engage fuel procurement team and provide technical guidance during fuel contract renewal.
- Review fuel contracts, ensuring certain fuel quality specifications are met for each of the solid fuel boilers in the fleet during contract negotiations. Negotiating and setting reject limits for critical constituents in the fuel for all future solid fuel contracts.
- Provide engineering support for the combustion of solid fuel, both coal and biomass, emphasizing on all associated Air Pollution Control (APC) equipment.
- Engage with industry suppliers and manufacturers.
What you bring
engineering phd
8+ yrs
pjm
cost modeling
regulatory
- 8+ years of relevant engineering experience (An Engineering PhD can be substituted for up to 5 years’ experience based on research engineering work on related projects approved by executive leadership.)
- Understanding the PJM dispatch cost calculations methodology to assist the Fuels, Energy Supply and Strategic Planning groups with their regulatory commitments.
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Company
Overview
27 GW
Generation Capacity
The company operates a diverse portfolio of energy sources including nuclear, natural gas, hydroelectric, coal, wind, and solar.
5M+
Retail Customers
Serves over 5 million retail energy customers across multiple states, ensuring reliable energy distribution.
1 Trillion CF
Gas Storage
Operates the nation's largest underground natural gas storage system, capable of holding approximately 1 trillion cubic feet.
$14B+
Annual Revenue
A publicly traded firm generating over $14 billion annually, reflecting its significant market presence.
- Born from early 20th‑century power and transit companies, it grew into a modern U.S. energy provider.
- Championed projects such as the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind farm—one of the first large-scale offshore wind efforts in federal waters.
- Developed utility‑scale solar farms like the 5 MW Somers Solar Center in Connecticut.
- Typical projects include electricity distribution upgrades, natural gas storage facilities, and renewable energy buildouts.
- Has steered high-profile infrastructure shifts—e.g., canceling coal/natural gas pipeline builds and redirecting to clean‑energy investments.
- Safety: Our first and most important goal is to send every employee home safe and sound, every day.
- Ethics: We do not take shortcuts when reaching for our goals and fulfilling our obligations. Our reputation depends on ethical behavior.
- Excellence: We work towards continuous improvement in all areas of our business.
- Embrace Change: By welcoming new ideas, Dominion Energy champions innovation. Through innovation, we will continue to prosper in the years ahead.
- One Dominion Energy: Our shared mission and purpose transcend organizational boundaries. Teamwork leads to strong, sustainable performance.
47% Carbon Reduction
From Electric Generation
Carbon emissions from electric generation have been reduced by 47% since 2005.
38% Methane Reduction
Since 2010 Levels
Methane emissions have declined by 38% since 2010.
87% Violation Reduction
Environmental Violations Decrease
Notices of environmental violations have decreased by 87% compared to the prior three-year average.
Top 'A' Climate Rating
2022 Climate CDP Rating
Earned 'A' ratings on the 2022 Climate and Water CDP assessments.
- Target: Achieve net-zero carbon dioxide and methane emissions from electricity generation and gas infrastructure by 2050.
- Methane reduction goals: 65% reduction by 2030 and 80% reduction by 2040 (from 2010 levels).
- Green Fleet initiative: convert 75% of passenger vehicles and 50% of work vehicles to electric or alternative fuels by 2030; all new vehicle purchases electric or alternative fuel after 2030.
- Investments in renewable generation (wind, solar), battery storage, hydrogen blending pilots, carbon capture and small modular nuclear reactors.
>95% attainment
Annual DE&I Goals Achievement
The company has consistently achieved over 95% of its DE&I goals annually since integrating them into leader and individual contributor incentive plans in 2015.
57.5% hiring increase
Diverse Hiring Growth
The company increased its diverse hiring rate from 50.7% to 57.5% in 2021, reflecting a strong commitment to diversity in recruitment.
$1 billion
Spending with Diverse Suppliers
The company invested $1 billion with diverse suppliers in 2021, marking a 24.5% increase from the previous year.
1 in 5 hires
Veteran Employment
One in five new hires is a veteran, showcasing the company's dedication to integrating military experience into its workforce.
- Board of Directors supervises DE&I strategy; Executive Diversity Council and segment-level Diversity Councils implement strategy.
- Employee Resource Groups include African‑American, Asian Pacific Islander, DiverseAbility, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, LGBTQ+, Veterans, Women’s, Young Professionals.
- Diverse workforce representation reached 35.5%; target to reach 40% by 2026.
- Contributed $11.4 million to DE&I organizations in 2021.
- Troops to Energy Jobs program launched in 2011; over 50 companies participating.
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