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Help power the future of the grid.
Join a team at the forefront of integrating renewable energy and modernizing the electric system through advanced SCADA and data communications.

The Generation Interconnection Data Communications Team plays a critical role in keeping the grid reliable while enabling new energy resources such as solar, battery storage, and wind to come online. We help design and maintain the control and monitoring systems that operators depend on every second to safely run the power system-and we're actively shaping how those systems evolve for the next generation of the grid.

As a SCADA Engineer, you'll work on high-impact projects that directly support grid reliability and the integration of renewables.

SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems are the tools that give grid operators real-time visibility and control of substations and field equipment-essentially the "eyes and hands" of the power system. You'll help design, build, and support these systems so operators can monitor conditions, respond to issues, and keep electricity flowing safely and reliably.

In this role, you will:

• Design and implement SCADA systems for substations and new generation interconnections
• Build intuitive HMI displays that provide real-time insight into grid conditions
• Support modern data communication architectures across the grid

This role goes beyond traditional SCADA-you'll be part of a team that is:

• Integrating renewable and distributed energy resources
• Applying modern standards like IEC 61850
• Exploring Software Defined Networking (SDN) and advanced communication architectures
• Supporting evolving protection, control, and automation strategies

You'll play a direct role in grid reliability while helping modernize the system and integrate the next generation of energy resources.

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

Associate Engineer: 0-2+ years of engineering experience

Engineer: 2+ years of relevant engineering experience

Senior Engineer: 5+ years of relevant engineering experience

Knowledge of engineering concepts, fundamentals and theory;

Strong Oral and written communication skills;

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 take initiative and use creativity to solve engineering challenges

Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices;

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

Ability to work individually and within a team environment.

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

Bachelor's in Engineering required

Electrical or Computer preferred

December 2026 graduates will be considered for this opportunity.

For placement of a candidate in the Engineer job series, the following educational 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

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.

No Testing Required