This position will be responsible for Substation physical conceptual design, scope of work and estimates for Dominion's Electric Transmission and Electric Distribution Substations ranging from 4kV to 500kV.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Physical design of Electrical Utility Substations for New construction and upgrades.
- Coordinate input from a multi-disciplined project team (substation, system protection, planning, transmission line, distribution, construction, operation, civil/structural, permitting, real estate) and define project scope.
- Create and/or modify Substation physical design drawings for substation projects including the conceptual one-line diagrams and General Arrangements.
- Create project cost estimates using material and labor costing database for the Physical portion of projects. Make necessary updates to the database to improve accuracy and consistency.
- Develop Conceptual Engineering Estimate Packages for projects and support the Project Managers to take proposed projects through the project approval process.
- Facilitate smooth transition of the conceptual design to detail engineering and construction team.
- Provide technical expertise and/or team leadership as needed. Provide assistance to less experienced engineers and technicians in conceptual engineering, detail engineering and the field.
- Participate in site visits to support the construction group and/or asset owners
- Represent the company at the state and county commissions applications/hearings and community open houses.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
- Minimum of five years of utility Substations physical design experience
- Thorough understanding and knowledge of substation components and their functions
- Firm understanding of the physical design principles and practices for major substation equipment, transmission lines and distribution feeder configurations
- Ability to read, interpret, and modify one-line diagrams, Substation plan and elevation drawings
- Some drafting experience preferred. Experience with AutoCAD or Microstation is a plus
- Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems
- Ability to interpret codes, regulations, and practices
- Planning, organizational and project management skills
- Self-motivator who can work cooperatively in a team environment, but is comfortable independently seeking knowledge and information
- Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks
- Strong time management skills with the ability to independently plan and organize work assignments
- Effective decision-making skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Basic Qualifications
Minimum of five years of relevant work experience (Utility Substations applications) or demonstrated equivalent.
Education Requirements
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.
Licenses, Certifications, Quals, or Standards
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Engineer in Training (EIT) license is preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.
Dominion Energy
120 Tredegar St
Richmond
Virginia United States
www.DominionEnergy.com
