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Posted: 08-May-23
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Type: Full Time
Salary: $95,000-$130,000
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At Dominion Energy we love our jobs. That’s right. Love. Every day we go to work filled with passion to be excellent, to creatively problem solve and to innovate. These are exciting days for energy companies, and Dominion Energy aims to shape the future of energy in America. We are looking at all of our work with fresh eyes, retooling everything we do, in every part of the company, to operate more sustainably and to deliver energy more reliably than ever. We are looking for interesting, independent thinkers and doers who can help shape the culture of a forward-looking company that’s proud of its rich legacy. Are you a change agent? Do you think differently? Do you want to fall in love with your job? If you answered “yes,” then read on!
Groups using the 3-2 schedule:
We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.
At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position.
Job Summary
The Project Construction Organization’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project is seeking a senior level Electrical Engineer to join our offshore wind engineering team. CVOW, the largest project of its kind in the United States, is a 2,600 MW wind farm located 27 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach consisting of 176 wind turbines, three 880 MW offshore substations, and all the associated high-voltage subsea cabling.
As part of the CVOW Engineering team, the successful candidate will work closely with our project managers, internal and external stakeholders, and package suppliers to support the design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of Dominion Energy’s offshore wind projects.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Perform as lead technical contact (SME) on HV/MV electrical systems and equipment
- Evaluate equipment proposals to ensure conformance with project specifications and grid requirements
- Work with suppliers and contractors to review and comment on project documentation (system design, engineering drawings, method statements, inspection and test plans, non-conformance reports, etc.)
- Coordinate document reviews and technical query responses with internal SMEs (corporate engineering, IT, regulatory compliance teams, etc.)
- Interface with Owner’s Engineer and Package Managers to lead electrical engineering support
- Own the RFI process with suppliers and partners to support the initiation, tracking and resolution of technical queries
- Provide electrical interface support across various project packages (wind turbine generators, foundations, offshore substations, transportation and installation, and onshore grid connection)
- Resolve technical challenges to support achieving the project schedule and budget requirements
- Develop or improve processes to enable efficient engineering support of offshore wind projects
- Perform other duties as requested or assigned
The ideal candidate will possess experience providing engineering support to the project management of large, utility scale projects.
Working Conditions
Export Control
Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.
Other Information
We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.
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Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:
- 5+ years of engineering experience around the generation and/or transmission of electric power;
- Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles associated with the generation and/or transmission of electric power;
- Strong leadership skills with proven ability to serve as team project lead;
- Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing);
- Strong personal computer skills;
- Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems;
- Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices;
- Experience with document management systems
- Equally effective working independently or in team environment;
- Proven decision making skills;
- Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks;
- Strong planning, organizational and project management skills.
- Experience with utility-scale power/energy systems
- Ability to recognize commercial impacts resulting from technical decisions
Additionally, the successful candidate for this position will have knowledge of:
- Three-phase power systems
- Wind turbine generators
- High-voltage transformers
- Substation design
- Switchgear
- High-voltage cabling
- Auxiliary systems
- PJM grid requirements
- NERC compliance requirements
Education Requirements
Education Level: Required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering
REQUIRED ENGINEERING CRITERIA:
For placement of a candidate in the Engineer job series, the following criteria must be met:
Possess a 4-year Engineering degree from an ABET accredited Engineering program based on the year that the Engineering program was accredited by ABET, or
Possess a 4-year Engineering degree from an institution outside of the U.S. which is accredited through the country's own Engineering accrediting body under the Washington Accord as a full signatory, and is a degree that was recognized by the country's accrediting body on or after the date that full signatory status was achieved, or
Possess a 4-year degree in Engineering (non-ABET accredited), Physics, Chemistry, Math or Engineering Technology and a post-graduate Engineering degree from an institution where the undergraduate degree in the same Engineering discipline is ABET-accredited based on the year the Engineering program was accredited by ABET, or
Holds or has previously held a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license.
