Engineer I/II/III - Data Communications Generation Interconnects

Date: Apr 19, 2024

Location: GLEN ALLEN, VA, US, 23060

Company: Dominion Energy

At Dominion Energy we love our jobs. That’s right. Love. Every day we go to work filled with passion to be excellent, to creatively problem solve and to innovate. These are exciting days for energy companies, and Dominion Energy aims to shape the future of energy in America. We are looking at all of our work with fresh eyes, retooling everything we do, in every part of the company, to operate more sustainably and to deliver energy more reliably than ever. We are looking for interesting, independent thinkers and doers who can help shape the culture of a forward-looking company that’s proud of its rich legacy. Are you a change agent? Do you think differently? Do you want to fall in love with your job? If you answered “yes,” then read on!

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 E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

Job Summary

The Electric Transmission System Protection - Data Communications Generation Interconnects Engineering team is seeking a hard-working, motivated candidate to join our team. The successful candidate will support GMS integration for new renewable sites, develop RTAC HMI graphics for monitoring and troubleshooting, manage and complete substation SCADA projects, support Software Defined Networking for IEC61850 / IEEE6180, evaluate new communication devices, research new communication technologies and strategies, and implement the latest cyber security best practices. This is an exciting time to join our team as we are growing to meet the challenge of industry-leading projects and initiatives like interconnecting 5000 MW of solar generation in the next 5 years, the first utility-owned offshore wind project in United States federal waters off the Atlantic coast, STATCOMS, IEC-61850, and Net-Zero Carbon by 2050.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Reading substation one-line, functional, elementary, and wiring drawings to determine work to be done, identify possible design issues, and suggest alternatives.

• Create and update configuration files for a wide array of substation and generation communication equipment and software tools and utilizing several industry standard SCADA protocols.

• Test and troubleshoot communications and data quality/data integrity issues for both SCADA and Synchrophasor data.

• Human-Machine Interface (HMI) development.

• Using software-defined networking (SDN) to build modern, secure IEC 61850-based substation automation systems.

• Create/update configuration files for our Synchrophasor data devices.

• Use internal data historian applications to create graphs and reports to assist day-to-day activities and troubleshooting.

• Follow Data Governance guidelines for naming conventions, and team standards for configuration settings, and system design.

• Use internal application, Telescope/SAP, to track, manage, and update projects.

• Manage and update documentation for SCADA and Synchrophasor systems to communicate changes to other groups.

• Use Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Word, Access) to create spreadsheets, develop written documents, document processes, and develop graphics for presentations.

• Assist with the development and management of the Data Comm. Training Program.

• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:

Engineer I: 0-2+ years of engineering experience

Engineer II: 3+ years of relevant engineering experience

Engineer III: 5+ years of relevant engineering experience

Knowledge of engineering concepts, fundamentals and theory;

Oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing);

Effective decision making skills;

Computer skills and application of software programs;

Analytical and abstract thinking skills;

Problem solving skills;

Ability to learn to apply engineering theories and concepts to complex problems;

Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices;

Ability to develop effective planning, project and organization skills;

Ability to develop project management skills and to handle multiple tasks;

Ability to work within a team environment.

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 Technologyand 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

Required discipline(s): Engineering

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Cold Up to 25%

Energized Wires Up to 25%

Heat Up to 25%

Loud Noise Up to 25%

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

Operating Machinery Up to 25%

Radiation Up to 25%

Travel Up to 25%

Dust / Grease / Oil Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required

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

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.

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