Consulting Engineer

at  Dominion Energy

At Dominion Energy we love our jobs. That’s right. Love. Every day we go to work filled with passion to be excellent, to creatively problem solve and to innovate. These are exciting days for energy companies, and Dominion Energy aims to shape the future of energy in America. We are looking at all of our work with fresh eyes, retooling everything we do, in every part of the company, to operate more sustainably and to deliver energy more reliably than ever. We are looking for interesting, independent thinkers and doers who can help shape the culture of a forward-looking company that’s proud of its rich legacy. Are you a change agent? Do you think differently? Do you want to fall in love with your job? If you answered “yes,” then read on!
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

Develop, design, analyze and evaluate transmission facility additions/modifications by applying engineering theories, principles, and practices that contribute to safe, reliable, and cost-effective transmission line designs.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide conceptual scoping, design and estimates for high voltage transmission line projects. This will include, but not limited to, building new lines, re-building and modifying existing facilities, fiber installations, and customer relocations.
Provide conceptual analysis and evaluation of high voltage electric transmission line facilities.
Select most cost-effective solution to achieve desired reliability for a given project.
Support projects through the State Cooperation Commission application process.
Interface with other departments or groups such as Project Management, Construction, Supply Chain, Permitting & Route Selection, Real Estate, Right of Way Administration, and Transmission O&M.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience in transmission line engineering, or demonstrated equivalent (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications) Having passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) is preferred.
Firm understanding of the principles and practices for transmission lines and PLS-CADD;
Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation is a plus;
Self-motivator who has the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment, but is comfortable independently seeking knowledge and information;
Strong time management skills with the ability to independently plan and organize work assignments;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

EDUCATION LEVEL:

Degree required (equivalence not accepted in lieu of degree):
Bachelor in Engineering

TEST DESCRIPTION

No Testing Required

Please refer the Job description for details