As part of Dominion Energy's Electric Transmission organization, this role is responsible for managing a team focused on major equipment engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects, and field engineering activities involving Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS), and other specialized equipment. Key responsibilities include:
Overseeing asset management criteria as well as the development and documentation of engineering and design requirements related to substation equipment and turn-key substation projects.
Providing operational engineering support, root cause analysis, and testing services for Dominion Energy substation facilities.
Supporting the standardization of EPC projects involving specialized substation equipment.
Aiding in the creation of training and/or guidelines for Operations and Field organizations regarding maintenance and response to system events involving specialized substation equipment.
Supporting the development of innovative solutions for substation equipment.
Managing relationships with key vendors to maintain and enhance collaborative efforts.
Coordinating solutions to complex engineering problems that may span multiple disciplines within Electric Transmission.
Facilitating collaboration and partnerships with universities, companies, engineering associations, and government agencies.
Maintaining the team's equipment procurement work management system.
Participating in PJM technical committees, CIGRE, IEEE, and similar organizations.
This position is located in Richmond, VA with a hybrid schedule as an option subject to business needs. Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:
Directly related experience, typically 7+ years (Preferred advanced Electrical Engineering degrees may be considered in calculation of years of directly related experience). Experience in supporting or maintaining substation equipment or in equipment manufacturing is desired.
Research or Field Experience supporting FACTS devices such as STATCOMS, SVC, Fixed Series Capacitors, HVDC are a plus
2 year supervisory or team lead experience is desired.
Strong knowledge of engineering theories, principles, standards, codes, concepts, and their application to problem solving
Strong leadership skills with proven ability
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.
Supplier relations management experience
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., Excel, etc.)
Equally effective working independently or in team environment.
Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks.
Strong planning, organizational and project management skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills and general knowledge of managerial and supervisory concepts
Thorough knowledge of transmission and substation equipment, design concepts and industry standards
Education Requirements
Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:
Bachelor
Preferred Discipline(s): Engineering
Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.
Dominion Energy
120 Tredegar St
Richmond
Virginia United States
www.DominionEnergy.com
