What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior/Staff Engineer position at Dominion Energy?
Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today .
We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.
Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.
Job Summary
Develop, design, analyze and evaluate Electric Transmission facility additions/modifications by applying engineering theories, principles, and practices that contribute to safe, reliable, and cost-effective transmission line designs.
Duties And Responsibilities
The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:
Senior Engineer: 5 years of relevant experience. 1 year minimum of PLS-Cadd Design Software experience.
Staff Engineer: 8 years of relevant experience. 3 years minimum of PLS-Cadd Design Software experience.
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.
Education Requirements
Required Degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree):
Bachelor’s In Engineering. Civil Engineering Preferred.
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
Note: Dominion Energy minimum experience and education requirements may exceed stated ANSI standards and candidates must meet the Dominion Energy minimum requirements.
For Nuclear Employees, This ANSI Standard Must Be Met, All Of Which Is Met Or Exceeded In The Engineer Series Job Summaries With The Exception Of The Nuclear Power Experience Requirement Of At Least 1 Year
ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014, Section 4.6.1 Education requirements: Baccalaureate or associate degree in engineering or related science. Minimum experience for the position: Related experience which shall include 2 years; Nuclear power plant experience to include 1 year.
Working Conditions
Energized Wires Up to 25%
Office Work Environment 76 -100%
Travel Up to 25%
Other Working Conditions
Test Description
No Testing
Export Control
Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.
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.
You can experience the excitement of our company – it's the difference between taking a job and starting a career.
We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.
Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.
Job Summary
Develop, design, analyze and evaluate Electric Transmission facility additions/modifications by applying engineering theories, principles, and practices that contribute to safe, reliable, and cost-effective transmission line designs.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Provide conceptual scoping, design and estimates for high voltage transmission line projects. This will include, but not limited to, building new lines, re-building and modifying existing facilities, fiber installations, and customer relocations.
- Provide feasibility analysis and evaluation of high voltage electric transmission line facilities.
- Select most cost-effective solution to achieve desired reliability for a given project.
- Support projects through the State Cooperation Commission application process by providing engineering expertise in community and local government engagement, as well as during witness testimony at hearings, if needed.
- Provide oversight and guidance to external engineering vendors to uphold The Company’s standards of engineering and safety excellence.
- Interface with other departments or groups such as Project Management, Construction, Supply Chain, Permitting & Route Selection, Real Estate, Right of Way Administration, and Transmission O&M.
The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:
Senior Engineer: 5 years of relevant experience. 1 year minimum of PLS-Cadd Design Software experience.
Staff Engineer: 8 years of relevant experience. 3 years minimum of PLS-Cadd Design Software experience.
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.
Education Requirements
Required Degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree):
Bachelor’s In Engineering. Civil Engineering Preferred.
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
Note: Dominion Energy minimum experience and education requirements may exceed stated ANSI standards and candidates must meet the Dominion Energy minimum requirements.
For Nuclear Employees, This ANSI Standard Must Be Met, All Of Which Is Met Or Exceeded In The Engineer Series Job Summaries With The Exception Of The Nuclear Power Experience Requirement Of At Least 1 Year
ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014, Section 4.6.1 Education requirements: Baccalaureate or associate degree in engineering or related science. Minimum experience for the position: Related experience which shall include 2 years; Nuclear power plant experience to include 1 year.
Working Conditions
Energized Wires Up to 25%
Office Work Environment 76 -100%
Travel Up to 25%
Other Working Conditions
Test Description
No Testing
Export Control
Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.
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.
You can experience the excitement of our company – it's the difference between taking a job and starting a career.