
Engineer /Senior Engineer /Staff Engineer (Hybrid)
RICHMOND, VA · HybridJob$82–133K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
Dominion Energy seeks engineers at various levels to perform complex engineering work, support gas turbine operations, lead outage activities, and develop reliability initiatives. The hybrid role offers a 3‑2 office‑telework schedule, requires a 4‑year engineering degree, relevant experience, and may involve leadership, project management, and technical analysis across control systems.
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Engineer /Senior Engineer /Staff Engineer (Hybrid)
Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.
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.
At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.
Job Summary
This position represents an intermediate progression level within the Engineer series, ranging from developing contributors to technical experts. The role performs complex engineering work requiring strong technical knowledge, sound judgment, and experience in the assigned functional area. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and executing major portions of complex projects to meet cost, schedule, quality, and performance objectives. The position requires independent evaluation and application of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to develop practical solutions, establish sound standards, and ensure compliance with design, regulatory, and company requirements. At higher proficiency levels, the engineer may provide technical leadership, mentor less experienced engineers, and serve as a subject matter expert on matters with legal, regulatory, operational, or business impacts. This role supports operations, outage planning and execution, controls system reliability, project development, and technical evaluations that contribute to safe, reliable, and efficient fleet performance.
Specific responsibilities include:
Operations Support
Troubleshoot and support stations during gas turbine trips, runbacks, and other operational events.
Provide expertise on gas turbines and Balance of Plant system interfaces.
Coordinate with OEM controls engineers to review, plan, and support outage work.
Serve as on-site technical lead for control-related outage activities, as needed.
Use tools such as Excel, PI Vision, TrendMiner, and JMP to evaluate performance and support technical decisions.
Lead or support Root Cause Analysis and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis efforts.
Review monthly OEM reports and operating data to identify trends and support fleet reliability.
Projects
Develop technical scopes of work for controls-related projects initiated by engineering, station personnel, or OEM partners.
Identify and lead initiatives that improve gas turbine fleet reliability, performance, and long-term value.
Prepare and deliver technical presentations for projects, RCAs, FMEAs, and other engineering initiatives.
Controls Support for
Review OEM controls setting changes intended to improve reliability, availability, and performance.
Maintain familiarity with gas turbine controls and HMI applications.
Assist with troubleshooting network, power, and cybersecurity issues related to HMI applications and controls networks.
Develop lifecycle strategies for fleet control systems to support reliability, modernization, and compliance.
Maintain internal forms, procedures, and documentation for Cyber Security Standards and applicable NERC Medium requirements.
Support startup testing and Functional Acceptance Tests, as required.
Experience with specific OEM control systems not all are required
GEV Mark VI / VIe (Mark 6 / 6e)
Mitsubishi Netmation
Siemens T3000
Emerson
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:
Engineer:
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2+ years of relevant engineering experience (A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications)
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Knowledge and application of engineering theories, principles, concepts, and fundamentals
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Developmental experience in a professional engineering position
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Competency in applying engineering principles, fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures
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Understanding and application of configuration management
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Planning, organizational, and project management skills
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Ability to develop and exercise leadership skills
Senior Engineer:
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5+ years of relevant engineering experience (A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications)
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Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles
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Skilled in advanced techniques and modification of theories, precepts, and practices
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Strong leadership skills with proven ability to serve as team project lead
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Strong personal computer skills
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In-depth knowledge of various computer applications, with the ability to perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs
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Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills
Staff Engineer:
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8+ years of relevant engineering experience
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Extensive knowledge of engineering theories, principles, and practices
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Skilled in advanced techniques and modification of theories, precepts, and practices
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Full knowledge of business/financial and contractual matters
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Recognized expert by other engineers and management in assigned area
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Provides expert technical advice to other engineers and management
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Strong planning and project management skills
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Strong technical and organizational leadership skills
REQUIRED ENGINEERING CRITERIA:
For placement of a candidate in the Engineer job series, the following criteria must be met:
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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
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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
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Possess a 4-year degree in Engineering (non-ABET accredited), Physics, Chemistry, Math or Engineering Technologyand 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
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Holds or has previously held a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license.
Education Requirements
Required Degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree):
Bachelor’s in Engineering
Working Conditions
Dust / Grease / Oil Up to 25%
Energized Wires Up to 25%
Fumes Up to 25%
Heat Up to 25%
Loud Noise Up to 25%
Office Work Environment 76 -100%
Operating Machinery Up to 25%
Travel Up to 25%
Radiation Up to 25%
Other Working Conditions
Test Description
No Testing
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:
Engineer: $81900 - $106400
Sr Engineer: $90900 - $118100
Staff Engineer: $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:
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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Top 3 Reasons to Work at Dominion Energy
There are many reasons to work at Dominion Energy, but below are the top three reasons employees have shared with us. Click on each of the links to learn more!
About Dominion Energy
I am your warm cup of coffee in the morning and I light your home at night. I am the cool breeze from your A/C on the hottest day in summer, and the red coil that heats your soup pot on a frigid winter’s day. I am sustainable, reliable and affordable.
I am not just any energy… I am Dominion Energy.
We're transforming the way we do business to build a more sustainable future for the planet, our customers, our team and our industry. We're shaping the future of energy in America.
Join us!
Facts:
·17,000 employees
·Headquarters: Richmond, VA
·16 states in the US
·$100 billion of assets
·Nearly $35 million in charitable contributions
·100,000+ volunteer hours recorded in the community
Our Commitment to NetZero by 2050
Dominion Energy is committed to helping address climate change. We have cut emissions sharply as we aim for Net Zero carbon and methane emissions by 2050. Learn more at .
Nearest Major Market: Richmond
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