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Typical starting salary range: $71,400 - $92,700
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Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineer to join our team. This role may be filled at either the Associate or Intermediate Engineer level, depending on qualifications. The Engineer will be primarily responsible for DER Interconnection Studies and Engineering, as well as supporting the planning, coordinating, and overseeing distributed energy resource (DER) projects including Energy Storage. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to developing, implementing, and managing various engineering projects. This role combines expertise in power systems, renewable energy, energy storage, and advanced grid integration to deliver innovative and sustainable energy solutions. The DER Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams, from DG Contracts, Distribution Design, Distribution Planning, Project Management, to System Protection Engineering and Substation Engineering and Standards to ensure successful deployment and integration of DER systems into grid infrastructure.
This role requires a strong technical background, excellent project management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Candidate Attributes:
- Passion for DERs and innovative grid solutions.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities associated with the DER Engineering role include but are not limited to the following:
- The review of DER requests for attachment to the distribution feeders.
- Performing engineering studies for voltage analysis of generation and its effects on existing facilities, equipment, and customers.
- Reviewing protective equipment of the attaching generation facilities and existing distribution protective equipment.
- Recommending distribution system upgrades for the proper operation of generation within the distribution system.
- Acting as a liaison between Electric Distribution System Planning and groups such as System Protection Engineering, Electric Transmission Substation Engineering, Distribution Contracts, and developing generation Customers.
- Assessing Dominion Energy distribution equipment and facilities including electric substations. These substations may also contain Electric Transmission assets.
- Performing operational review and/or root cause analysis of system of events associated with DER Interconnections
Other Responsibilities, as more experience is gained within the organization, may include providing support in the following area:
- Conduct technical analysis and provide engineering solutions to project challenges
- Identify and mitigate project risks while ensuring high-quality deliverables.
- Prepare and review engineering designs, specifications, and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations ((e.g., IEEE 1547, FERC, and NERC standards), and company policies.
- Monitor project progress and adjust as necessary to meet deadlines and budget constraints.
- Provide technical support and guidance to project team members.
- Oversee system commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure compliance with performance and safety standards.
- Conduct and review performance validations and post-installation evaluations to ensure system reliability and efficiency.
- Collaborate with utilities and stakeholders to ensure smooth grid integration of DER solutions.
- Prepare and present project status reports to management and stakeholders.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:
Associate Engineer: 0-2 years of related experience
Note: Upcoming engineering degree graduates with a projected graduation date no later than June 2026, who also meet the engineering criteria, will be considered.
- Background in renewable energy systems, energy storage, and grid integration preferred.
- Experience in project engineering, lead, or a similar role preferred.
- Strong knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and standards.
- Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Fundamental Engineering (FE) license is preferred but not required.
Preferred Skills:
- Proficiency in power system analysis tools (e.g., Synergi, CYME, PSS®E, ETAP, PowerFactory, RTDS).
- Proficiency in Protective Relaying as it applies to Electric Distribution
- Advance Knowledge of Programming language such as Python
- Good understanding of grid-edge technologies, advanced inverters, and DERMS platforms.
- Excellent project management and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with diverse stakeholders.
Education Requirements
Required Degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree):
Bachelor’s In Engineering
Preferred Discipline(s):
Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Power Systems, or a related field
- Note: Upcoming engineering degree graduates with a projected graduation date no later than June 2026, who also meet the engineering criteria, will be considered.
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.
Working Conditions
Export Control
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Other Information
We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.
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