We are seeking a technically proficient, strategically minded engineering leader to serve as Manager of Engineering Standards (Emerging Transmission Solutions). As part of Dominion Energy's Electric Transmission organization, this role is responsible for managing a team that provides technical expertise on electrical substation equipment, apparatus, and components, engineering software tools, and business and process improvement solutions. Responsibilities span Engineering, Design and Operational support activities.
The role is responsible for oversee the scaling and operationalizing new technologies including but not limited to HVDC systems, Digital Substation (IEC-61850), Modular GIS, Digital Twin platforms, and other Grid Enhancing Technologies(GETs) from pilot phase to fleet wide adoption. The manager will also lead the advancement of digital design capabilities, including support for immersive 3D environment, the transition to 3D modeling and intelligent, rule-based engineering, and deeper integration of asset data within engineering workflows. This includes support for continues development and integration of the ET AIM (Electric Transmission Asset information System) system and other asset analytics platforms to enhance equipment visibility, design standardization, and lifecycle- based decision making.
In addition to leading technology standardization, the role is responsible for developing and maintaining engineering standards and collaborating with internal stakeholders - including system protection, substation, and transmission lines, field operations and project teams - to ensure that new technologies are fully integrated technically validated and ready for scalable field implementation. Support is also provided for testing, commissioning, root cause analysis of emerging technologies places into service. Manage projects which range from minor equipment replacements to complex transmission projects with significant financial, business, and reliability impact. Ensure quality, safety, and compliance of substation equipment and/or facilities. Support interfaces between engineering, project managers, other departments, and customers. Support the development of training and/or guidelines for Operations, field organizations on how to maintain and respond to system events relating to specialized equipment. Provide relationship management for key vendors to maintain and grow collaborative efforts. Coordinate solutions to complex engineering problems that may span multiple disciplines within Electric Transmission. Maintains equipment and/or component procurement work management system.
The position requires strong collaboration across Electric Transmission, including close coordination with Project Execution, Procurement, IT, and Field Operations. The manager will also participate in industry engagement activities - such as EPRI, IEEE, and utility benchmarking forums - to incorporate external best practices into internal programs. Oversight of a team of engineers and technical staff is required, with responsibility for performance management, technical guidance, and skill development to ensure the team remains aligned with Dominion Energy's long-term Electric Transmission strategy. The role is also expected to cultivate strong relationships with vendor partners to support technology maturation, grow the standardized equipment fleet, and thoughtfully scale team capabilities in a way that ensures long-term sustainability and responsiveness to evolving Electric Transmission needs.
Dominion Energy
120 Tredegar St
Richmond
Virginia United States
www.DominionEnergy.com
