Electric Transmission SOC Operations Services Consultant

Overview

Consultant advising transmission operators on safe, reliable bulk power system operations.

Key Responsibilities

• ems updates
• system drills
• training development
• emergency policies
• shift oversight
• regulatory interface

Tasks

-Updating and reviewing special operating instructions and procedures for Bulk Electric Substations, -Acting in a back-up capacity for other Operations Consultants when necessary, -Working with the Energy Management System (EMS) engineering group and database support groups on updates and improvements to the EMS that impact SOC operations and operator development/duties, -Conduct System Operations Drills, -Evaluating operator/supervisor responses to line lockouts and system events to determine areas for improvement, through training documentation, programs, and simulation, -Providing training material to the training department or serving as a training/compliance subject matter expert in areas where weaknesses are observed or new applications or requirements exist, and creating scenarios in the Dynamic Test Simulator (DTS) for operator and supervisor training, -Playing a critical role in the System Operations Center (SOC) by keeping up with the latest equipment and new technologies available to the power industry, -Own and update System Operations Emergency Policies and Procedures, -Observing and directing all shifts to perform their tasks consistent with established operating and regulatory standards, including industry best practices, -Interfacing between management and Operations during emergencies or storms affecting the BES, -Developing and standardizing operational, training and compliance processes to operate the Bulk Electric System (BES) safely and reliably, -Interfacing with affected parties as the representative of the SOC for any training, compliance, regulatory (PJM, SERC, NERC), and industry best practice (NATF, EEI, EPRI) issues and activities related to electric transmission operations,

Requirements

• leadership
• 7+ years
• computer
• analytical
• bes
• communication

What You Bring

-Strong leadership skills -Significant directly related experience (typically 7-8+ years) in Electric Transmission, System Operations and/or Power Generation -Strong computer skills -Strong analytical skills -Capable of performing difficult and complex work requiring advanced knowledge of the operation of the Bulk Electric System (BES) -Ability to work independently -In-depth knowledge of electrical theory, emergency procedures, substation equipment/operations, relay operations, and power station operations, as is pertinent to the transmission grid -Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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About Dominion Energy

-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.

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Visa Sponsorship

-no visa transfer or sponsorship will be provided for this position.