This role is fully competent in all conventional aspects of the subject matter. Second level position in the engineering series provides engineering support in designated company area, or specific engineering discipline. Performs and/or reviews engineering calculations, analysis, research and design. Provides cost analysis as needed and develops recommendation based on calculations (e.g. cost for equipment upgrade) for management review. Distinguished from Engineer I by increased complexity in application of engineering skills required. Under direction of supervisor or work leader, exercises independence in evaluating, selecting and applying standard or well defined engineering techniques, procedures and criteria. Uses independent judgment in prioritizing and making moderately complex adaptations and modifications. Assignments have clear and specified objectives and require investigation of a limited number of variables.
Dominion Energy is committed to the safe and reliable operation of the power system. The System Protection Standards Team primary responsibility is to maintain, develop and consult on the engineering standards utilized in our protection and controls to meet that commitment to our valued customers and their satisfaction.
On the team, responsibilities of our dedicated engineers ensure the following:
- We use the right part for the job,
- Relay settings and setting notes are maintained for our various schemes (including overcurrent, distance, and differential schemes),
- Digital communications in substations meets all needs of our valued customers.
We engage leading industry group, like IEEE, CIGRE, and NATF to ensure our standards align with industry enhancements.
We investigate newer technologies like Digital Secondary Substations and IEC-61850 to ensure they standards are adapting to cutting-edge technologies for enhanced reliability.
Our team's dedication ensures that customers receive the highest quality service.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
- 5+ years of relevant engineering experience;
- Knowledge and application of engineering theories and principles, concepts, and fundamentals;
- Requires developmental experience in a professional engineering position;
- Competency in applying engineering principles, fundamental concepts, practices and procedures requiring some evaluation, originality and/or ingenuity to achieve project objectives;
- Understands and can apply knowledge of configuration management;
- Ability to perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs (e.g. Matlab, Excel, etc.);
- Planning, organizational and project management skills;
- Ability to develop and exercise leadership skills;
- Effective decision making skills;
- Effective oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing);
- Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems;
- Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices;
- Equally effective working independently or in a team environment;
- Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks.
Education Requirements
Required degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree):
Bachelor
Required discipline(s): Engineering
Dominion Energy
120 Tredegar St
Richmond
Virginia United States
www.DominionEnergy.com
