High Voltage Line Engineer / Substation Engineer

Start: Immediately Upon Completion of Background

Duration: 12 months (potential to go direct)

Work Location: Richmond, VA (HYBRID)

Description: This is a dual posting for either a high voltage line engineer or substation engineer for new generation projects. The successful candidate will work a hybrid schedule (2 days remote and 3 days in the office) out of Dominion's Richmond, VA office. While this is initially a contract position, this position will have the option to become a direct hire.

Job Duties

• Review design packages for substation and high voltage generation tie-line projects associated with new solar and BESS generating projects

• Review and provide resolution to third party Owner's Engineer's comments

• Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) from substation/generation tie-line contractor

• Support projects starting at the design phase and through construction to energization.

• Review commissioning documentation

• Develop and maintain contractual design standards

• Interface with other departments or groups such as Business Development, Project Management, Construction, Supply Chain, Real Estate, and Operations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• 5-6+ years of relevant engineering experience

• Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles

• Knowledge of and experience in applying statics and structural engineering or power system modeling and electrical engineering principle

• Skilled in use of advanced techniques and extension of theories, precepts and practices of transmission line design or substation design (or 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);

• Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems;

• Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices;

• 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.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• Working knowledge of PJM and NERC policies and procedures

• Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation, and PLS-CADD is preferred

• Experience with ETAP and PSSE is preferred

• An understanding of electric transmission engineering is preferred

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

• Virginia or North Carolina Professional Engineer License is preferred but not required.

Education Requirements

• Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering