Senior Instrument Engineer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

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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.
Job Summary
Dominion Energy Virginia's Electric Transmission (ET) departments are seeking motivated, engaged engineers to fill several vacancies within the organization. Electric Transmission is the organization responsible for the long-term planning, engineering, construction, and operations of the high voltage electric grid system operated from 69kV to 500kV. The grid is accountable for transmitting electricity from state of the art solar and wind facilities, integrating those technologies into the energy portfolio, and delivering the power to our many 2.7 million customers including the world's largest cluster of internet data centers. This is an exciting time to join our team as we are involved in industry-leading projects and initiatives such as 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, virtual digital protection conversions, and the largest data center load growth in the world all as part of our plan to achieve net zero carbon emission goal by 2050.
Our organization is seeking talented professionals who are passionate about engineering, technology, data analytics, and innovation. Whether analyzing critical asset data, optimizing business processes, or developing digital solutions, team members play a key role in supporting operational excellence and improving the reliability and efficiency of our electric transmission and distribution systems.
Electric Transmission is currently hiring. The departments involved will include, but are not limited to, the following groups:
ET Engineering Standards

• System Protection Standards: Develop, maintain, and support system-wide standards for transmission and distribution system protection, communications, metering, and control application. Provide expert technical support to other groups for the development and application of protection and control standard designs. The System Protection Standards team also evaluates and recommends new products, applications, and methods to maintain or improve safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Transmission Engineering Standards: Develop engineering standard drawings and design requirements for transmission lines. Transmission lines equipment includes towers, engineered poles, conductor and static assemblies, and conductor. Transmission Engineering Standards team is also responsible for developing training for design engineers, equipment vendor selection, and engaging with industry forums and events (IEEE, SEE, CIGRE, EPRI, etc).
• Substation Engineering Standards: Develop engineering standard drawings and design requirements for substation equipment - substation equipment includes circuit breakers, instrument transformers, larger power transformers, and miscellaneous yard cabinets components. The Substation Engineering Standards team is also responsible for developing training for design engineers, standard material vendor selection and engaging with industry in forums, and events (IEEE, SEE, CIGRE, EPRI, etc.)

Emerging Technologies & Innovation

• Standards Innovation Services (SIS): Develop modern solutions to support the Electric Transmission Organization in its work to deliver electricity safely, reliability, and efficiently. The SIS Team works on workflow optimization, process modernization, configuring/developing forward thinking global solutions for implementation by the Standards, Operations, and Projects organizations. Recent typical innovative projects are Intelligent Design Suite (i.e. Autodesk design tools), Digital Twin (i.e. LIDAR scans and 3D Model Creation), work management systems, and supply chain standard material process and tool modernization. Lastly, the SIS team is engaged in industry forums and events (IEEE, SEE, AutoDesk University, SDSIC, etc.)

ET Substation Operations Support Team

• Substation SAP: The Substation SAP Team supports the planning, management, and optimization of substation assets. This team leverages enterprise systems and data to track the life cycle of substation equipment. They support capital and maintenance programs, ensure data integrity, and provide insights that drive informed business decisions. Successful candidates are analytical, detail-oriented, and passionate about using data to solve complex operational equipment challenges.
• Substation Equipment Monitoring: The Substation Equipment Monitoring Team uses data, technology, and engineering expertise to assess the health and performance of critical substation assets. By analyzing equipment condition, trends, and operational data, the team helps improve system reliability, reduce risk, and support proactive maintenance strategies. Ideal candidates enjoy working with large datasets, identifying patterns, and transforming information into actionable recommendations.
• Digital Solutions: The Digital Solutions Team develops innovative tools, automation solutions, and reporting platforms that improve business processes and enhance decision-making across the organization. This team combines programming, data visualization, workflow automation, and citizen development practices to deliver efficient, scalable solutions. Successful candidates are creative problem-solvers with strong technical skills and a passion for building applications and automating processes that drive business value.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:
Engineer: 2+ years of relevant engineering experience
Senior Engineer: 5+ years of relevant engineering experience
Staff Engineer: 8+ years of relevant engineering experience
Engineer
This role is fully competent in all conventional aspects of the subject matter. Second level position in the engineering series provides engineering support in designated company area, or specific engineering discipline. Performs and/or reviews engineering calculations, analysis, research and design. Provides cost analysis as needed and develops recommendation based on calculations (e.g. cost for equipment upgrade) for management review. Distinguished from Associate Engineer by increased complexity in application of engineering skills required. Under direction of supervisor or work leader, exercises independence in evaluating, selecting and applying standard or well-defined engineering techniques, procedures and criteria. Uses independent judgment in prioritizing and making moderately complex adaptations and modifications. Assignments have clear and specified objectives and require investigation of a limited number of variables.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experiences (Minimum Requirements)
The knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience that are required for entry into this job include the following:
2+ 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.
Senior Engineer
This role is the top progression level position in the Engineer series. Includes senior to technical expert engineers, able to perform difficult and complex work requiring thorough knowledge of the subject matter and significant experience within functional assignment area. Schedules and coordinates major segments of complex projects to meet cost and time objectives. Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. Devises new approaches to problems encountered and develops engineering criteria ensuring compliance with design criteria and standards. At higher levels of proficiency within this classification, incumbents are expected to provide technical expertise and/or team leadership as needed. Provides guidance to less experienced Engineers. May be required to apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to major projects that have significant impact on programs in varied areas and related fields. May serve as a technical expert on engineering related legal and regulatory issues to outside entities.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experiences (Minimum Requirements)
The knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience that are required for entry into this job include the following:
5-6+ years of relevant engineering experience; Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles; Skilled in use of advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines; Strong leadership skills with proven ability to serve as team project lead; Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing); Strong personal computer skills; Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems; Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices; 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. Matlab, Excel, etc.); Equally effective working independently or in team environment; Proven decision making skills; Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks; Strong planning, organizational and project management skills.
Staff Engineer
This role is the top progression level position in the Engineer series. Includes senior to technical expert engineers, able to perform highly difficult and very complex work requiring extensive knowledge of the subject matter and significant experience within functional assignment area. Plans and conducts complex work requiring independent judgment in the evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Devises new and innovative approaches to previously undefined problems encountered and develops innovative and original industry-wide engineering criteria ensuring compliance with design criteria and standards. Possesses and applies advanced engineering knowledge and skills to provide technical expertise, guidance to all levels of engineers and/or team leadership. Possesses and applies advanced knowledge and technical skills to solve complex engineering problems, or to plan and coordinate medium to large scale engineering projects or varied assignments requiring diverse knowledge of engineering principles and practices. Serves as a resource to management on more complex engineering problems and issues. Perform research to find innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions to operational problems within assigned area. Serve as a technical expert on engineering related legal and regulatory issues to outside entities.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experiences (Minimum Requirements)
The knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience that are required for entry into this job include the following:
8+ years of relevant engineering experience (An Engineering PhD can be substituted for up to 5 years' experience based on research engineering work on related projects approved by executive leadership.)
-Extensive knowledge of engineering theories, principles, and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related field.-Extensive skilled in use of advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines.-Full Knowledge of business/financial and contractual matters.-Recognized expert by other engineers and management in assigned area.-Provides expert technical advice to other engineers and management in assigned area.-Skilled in the use of advanced engineering techniques.-Strong planning and project management skills.-Strong technical and organizational leadership skills.-Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing).-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., Matlab, Excel, etc.).-Proven decision-making skills.- Demonstrated ability to think analytically and solve complex problems.- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply codes, regulations, and practices.- Demonstrated ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks.-Equally effective working independently or in team environment.
Education Requirements
Required Degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree):
Bachelor's In Engineering
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