Senior/Staff Engineer - ET Strategic Initiatives Special Studies

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Job Summary

Dominion Energy is seeking a senior level engineer to be a part of the Strategic Initiatives Special Studies team within Electric Transmission. The candidates will be part of a team that provides technical support for Dominion Energy Electric Transmission field operations. ET Special Studies provides domain expertise and engineering root cause analysis for operational challenges across Dominion Energy and the electric grid. As novel challenges arise, Special Studies cultivates and develop the necessary knowledge base and modeling, simulation, and other engineering capabilities to address them. Candidates should have a strong electrical engineering background and possess strong knowledge of engineering principles and practices, preferably in electric power systems. A working knowledge of analysis software packages such as PSCAD, RSCAD, PSSE, Python, MATLAB, etc., is also preferred.

Job activities may include:

Power system modeling and analysis

Load flow, dynamic, and small signal studies

Transient and electromagnetic simulations

Real-time digital simulations

Analysis and planning for significant increase in renewable energy on transmission and distribution systems, such as solar and wind energy.

Support the investigation of fault events due to IBR integration and interaction.

Work with inverter manufacturers to develop RTDS GTSOC model interfaced with the RTDS.

Develop models and conduct simulations using tools like RSCAD, PSCAD, etc. to analyze system dynamics, power quality, and grid stability.

Perform/support evaluation, design, engineering, and support activities related to advanced power systems technologies such as FACTS and HVDC.

Power system network model validation, merging, and management.

Supporting Dominion field organizations in response to equipment emergencies, material, design, and any other issues identified by the field including, but not limited to, root cause analysis of events and improvement plans.

Conducting research, development, and demonstration of leading-edge tools, technologies, and applications to maintain Dominion's leadership position in the industry.

Assisting in the development, maintenance, and enhancement of computer-based tools for Dominion Energy’s engineering groups.

Performing/supporting protection studies including hardware-in-the-loop setting validation and IEC 61850 related integration.

Assisting in the development, maintenance, and enhancement of computer-based tools for Dominion Energy’s engineering groups.

Data mining and data analytics.

Power system network model validation, merging, and management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Experience

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

Senior Engineer - 5+ years of relevant engineering experience;

Staff Engineer - 8+ years of relevant engineering experience;

An Engineering PhD can be substituted for up to 5 years' experience based on research engineering work on directly related projects approved by executive leadership;

General understanding of power systems including an understanding of three-phase power systems, the power grid, and the electric transmission system.

A strong understanding of power system modeling

Knowledge of battery energy storage system (BESS)

General understanding of the protection principles and practices for transmission lines, distribution feeders, and major substation equipment

Working experience of Python/C++, PSCAD, RSCAD.

Experience with RTDS hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing

Must possess good communication skills, written and oral

Proficiency in EMT modeling and simulations

Knowledge of IEEE 2800 is required

Capable of working independently or collaboratively on multiple projects

Problem solving and strong analytical skills

Excellent presentation skills and prior paper publication

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):

Must have earned a master's or PhD degree in an engineering field or working on a Ph.D. degree in engineering (preferred fields include electrical engineering with a concentration in power electronics, power systems, energy science or mechanical engineering with a focus on energy systems) from an ABET accredited Engineering program at a four year or post-graduate college or university.

Candidates must have a 3.2 minimum GPA or greater

Must have an anticipated graduation date of Fall 2025 or earlier

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%

Outdoors Up to 25%

Radiation Up to 25%

Travel Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Please note that 95% of the time, this is an office only position. This work does not require extensive field time, and if it were raining or the weather were particularly bad, you’d normally be able to reschedule a field visit to a time with better weather. Dominion Energy will work with you to ensure you have the appropriate personal protective equipment for any site visits.

In Innsbrook, the facility in which you will be working, has an on-site gym with a coordinator and trainer to help provide support. There are fitness classes available for free as well. Additionally, there are other Dominion facilities with gyms that you could use in other parts of the city if that is convenient for you. There is a cafeteria with well-priced food in the Innsbrook facility as well.

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. 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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