This position will be filled at the Engineer II or Engineer III level depending on the successful candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.
An Engineer II/ III in Project Construction: Interconnection Support will be responsible for:
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Submitting project technical data to PJM and other utilities for new and uprate projects and responding to requests for additional information related to the submittals
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Providing necessary study and as-built documentation to PJM and other utilities
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Ensuring compliance with PJM's Dynamic Model Development Guidelines and accuracy of submitted stability models
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Providing technical expertise to Business Development, Project Construction, and Operations as needed to support new project acquisitions, Dominion Energy self-developed projects, and operating facilities
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Staying current on PJM policy such as queue reform and capacity interconnect rights
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Understanding utility Facility Interconnection Requirements (FIRs)
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Working with transmission/distribution owner to produce efficient, on schedule, and cost-effective interconnection strategies
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Conducting site visits as needed to determine feasibility of interconnection
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Developing processes that are technical and/or operational focused, in support of project execution processes, construction processes, and goals for engineering and design standards that drive strong reliability and performance for projects.
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Executing engineering studies in support of project needs and developing design standards
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Providing direct input into project plans and process improvements.
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Performing other duties as requested or assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
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Engineer II - Minimum 3 years of relevant engineering experience;
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Engineer III - Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience;
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Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles;
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Working knowledge of the fundamentals of protective relaying and protection schemes;
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Working knowledge of substation metering applications;
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Strong leadership skills with proven ability to serve as team project lead;
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Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing);
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Strong personal computer skills;
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Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems;
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Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices;
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In depth knowledge of various computer applications, with the ability to manipulate personal computer applications and perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs (e.g. Matlab, Excel, etc.);
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Equally effective working independently or in team environment;
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Proven decision making skills;
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Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks;
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Strong planning, organizational and project management skills.
Education Requirements
Required degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree):
Bachelor
Required discipline(s): Engineering - Electrical Preferred
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.
Dominion Energy
120 Tredegar St
Richmond
Virginia United States
www.DominionEnergy.com
