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Engineer I / Engineer II - Electric Transmission Planning

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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.

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This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Job Summary

Dominion Energy South Carolina Transmission Planning is looking for an Engineer I / Engineer II who is eager to learn about Transmission Planning. There is one position which will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate's education, experience, knowledge skills, and abilities.

This position assists in and may perform studies for internal planning and transmission expansion projects and to support System Control and Transmission Operations in the operation and maintenance of DESC’s for 33kV – 230kV voltage level facilities. This position assists in evaluating transmission service requests under DESC’s OATT. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists in performing substation dispersed load forecasting and load data validation.

• Determines the adequacy of reactive resources.

• Assists in creating and maintaining the power system models (base cases) used in power flow and dynamics simulators for planning purposes.

• This position assists in conducting Generator Interconnect Feasibility Studies, System Impact Studies, and Facilities Studies for new generators that request connection to the DESC transmission system.

• This position assists in performing stability studies on the DESC and the interconnected system.

• In addition, this position assists in performing transmission loss studies, and assists in performing motor start studies, breaker evaluations, ground switch analysis and equivalent outside modeling.

• This position assists in meeting reliability standard compliance and providing documentation in support of ERO audits.

• Serves on industry working groups and committees relating to reactive resources and voltage requirements.

• Perform other duties as well.

Spring and Summer 2024 college graduates will be considered for this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Minimum Requirements (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications):

Engineer I

• 0-2+ years of engineering experience;

• Basic 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.

Engineer II

• 3+ years of relevant engineering experience.

• Knowledge and application of engineering theories and principles, concepts, and fundamentals.

• Requires developmental experience in a professional engineering position.

• Competency in applying engineering principles, fundamental concepts, practices and procedures requiring some evaluation, originality and/or ingenuity to achieve project objectives.

• Understands and can apply knowledge of configuration management.

• Ability to perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs (e.g. Matlab, Excel, etc.).

• Planning, organizational and project management skills.

• Ability to develop and exercise leadership skills.

• Effective decision making skills.

• Effective oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing).

• Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems.

• Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices.

• Equally effective working independently or in a team environment.

• Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates who are pursuing or have passed the FE exam are preferred

Education Requirements

Required degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree): Bachelor

Required discipline(s): Engineering (Electrical Engineering)

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.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Cold Up to 25%

Heat Up to 25%

Loud Noise Up to 25%

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

Travel Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required

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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

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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Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina

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