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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 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
As part of Dominion Energy's Electric Transmission (ET) organization, this position is responsible for providing technical focus on equipment procurement, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), lifecycle management, and field engineering activities involving Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) and High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC). This position will help support the many STATCOMs, SVCs, and Fixed Series Capacitors (FSCs) deployed on the system currently that require continual maintenance, trouble shooting, and engineering support across multiple organizations within the company. Additionally, there are new STATCOMs and a HVDC line that are in the process of design, engineering, and procurement that this role would be responsible for supporting. Dominion Energy is building the first HVDC line in the state of Virginia and within our Regional Transmission Operator, PJM's, footprint. Furthermore, this role will work to develop asset management criteria and documentation of engineering and design requirements relating to the application of substation equipment and related turn-key substation projects associated with FACTs and HVDC.
Job Duties
Job duties include:

• Providing subject matter expertise to FACTS and HVDC equipment programs, working closely with System planning, asset management, procurement, and transmission expansion teams to support alignment and strategic objectives.
• Collaborating on solutions to complex, cross-disciplinary, engineering challenges within Electric Transmission, with an emphasis on integrating FACTS and HVDC systems into the existing AC transmission network and operational environment.
  • This role owns the lifecycle of FACTs and/or HVDC equipment - from developing the technical requirements for performance, running Requests for Proposals to determine what vendor to choose, supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), working with project managers, construction, substation design on plans for installation, and then supporting the testing at installation with Site Acceptance Testing (SAT). This also includes assisting with performance monitoring, warranty management, technical issue resolution, and partnership development.
• Driving engagement with key Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), EPC contractors, and technology vendors specializing in FACTS and HVDC systems
• Providing technical input to standardization efforts for EPC projects involving specialized substation, FACTS, and HVDC systems to help ensure consistent design, constructability, maintainability, and reliability across installations.
• Supporting long term reliability through development of FACTS and HVDC specific maintenance strategies via operational experiences and vendor provided recommendations.
• Assisting with the identification, evaluation, and application of innovative technologies and solutions to address FACTS and HVDC equipment challenges, improve performance, reduce risk, and enhance operational flexibility.
• Creating and presenting training materials, standards, and operational guidelines for Operations and Field organizations regarding maintenance procedures and response protocols for system events involving FACTS and HVDC systems.
• Contributing expertise to FACTS and HVDC spare and critical material strategies and governance programs, including participating in spare need assessments, supporting risk-based spare sizing, assisting with lifecycle obsolescence planning, and collaborating with supply chain and inventory management teams.
• Providing field support through on-site or remote means, as necessary, to assist in facilitating required vendor-governed maintenance or Substation/ETFO support.
• Facilitating technical collaboration and partnerships with universities, research organizations, engineering firms, and government agencies to advance technical capabilities and industry best practices.
• Representing Dominion Energy in external technical and industry forums such as PJM committees, EPRI, CIGRE, IEEE, and peer utility working groups, actively contributing to discussions on FACTS, HVDC, and advanced transmission equipment.
• Other duties as needed

This position is located in Richmond, VA with a hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 at home as an option subject to business needs. Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate. Additionally, this role generally works what is called a 9-80 schedule. This means that across two weeks, 80 hours are worked, but one week is 44 hours, and one is 36 hours. This schedule allows for every other Friday off for personal time.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
The knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences required for entry into this job include the following:

• 8+ years of relevant experience. Relevant experience can include, but is not limited to:
  • Preventative maintenance strategy development & effectiveness evaluations for substation and/or protective relay equipment
  • Trending, analysis, and improvement recommendations of substation and/or protective relay equipment
  • Protective relay settings calculation, design, troubleshooting for substation and/or protective relay equipment
• Field Experience supporting Substation and/or relay equipment is required. Support of FACTS devices such as STATCOMS, SVC, Fixed Series Capacitors, HVDC are a plus
• Strong knowledge of engineering theories, principles, standards, codes, concepts, and their application to problem solving
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to provide technical direction/recommendations
• Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing)
• Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices
• Supplier relations management experience
• In depth knowledge of various computer applications, with the ability to manipulate personal computer applications and perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs (e.g., Excel, etc.)
• Equally effective working independently or in team environment
• Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks
• Strong planning, organizational and project management skills.
• Thorough knowledge of transmission and substation equipment, design concepts and industry standards

Education Requirements
Degree equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of required level of education:
Associates Degree
In order to be a titled Engineering Technical Specialist, you must meet one of the following criteria:
- 4-year Engineering Technology degree or 4-year degree in Engineering (not ABET-accredited); or
- 4-year degree in Physics, Math, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Engineering or other technical related discipline; or
- 4-year non-technical degree and post-graduate degree in Engineering Technology or Engineering (not ABET-accredited); or
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred degree
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%
Operating Machinery Up to 25%
Outdoors Up to 25%
Radiation Up to 25%
Travel Up to 25%
Office Work Environment 76 -100%
Other Working Conditions
Notes on the Innsbrook Facility where you will be reporting:

• There is an onsite cafeteria.
• There is 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.

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.
What You'll Get
Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:
$102300 - $132800
The expected hiring base salary range is the range we anticipate hiring within for this position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and work location. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth.
At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance. 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.
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