
Electrical Equipment Technician T1/T2 (Central Region)
RICHMOND, VAFull-time$59–85K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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This entry-level role supports installation, maintenance, testing, and commissioning of electrical equipment at Dominion Energy field facilities. Technicians work alongside senior team members on construction and maintenance activities while building foundational knowledge and skills. The work includes station and generation equipment, troubleshooting, environmental compliance, and cybersecurity controls. The position involves frequent travel to substations, outdoor work, and after-hours response.
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Electrical Equipment Technician T1/T2 (Central Region)
Date: Nov 9, 2026
Location: MIDLOTHIAN, VA, US, 23113RICHMOND, VA, US, 23231RICHMOND, VA, US, 23294
Company: Dominion Energy
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.
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
This entry-level position is responsible for participating in the installation, maintenance, testing, and commissioning of electrical equipment in support of Dominion Energy’s field facilities. Individuals in this role will build the foundational knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform Electrical Equipment tasks. They will work alongside senior team members to gain hands-on experience during construction projects and maintenance activities.
Installation and commissioning assignments may include:
Participate in developing a Human Performance work zone strategy. Assist in the development of transformer processing procedures. Help procure replacement parts and materials. Assist in confirming primary equipment operates in accordance with Manufacturer design specifications. Participate in acceptance testing of all station and generation equipment, including transformers, batteries, circuit breakers, CCVTs, PTs, capacitor banks, and FACTS devices. Obtain oil samples. Perform infrared thermography inspections. Test of vacuum bottles and aerial lifts. Post installation, individuals in this position will engage in maintenance activities as defined by each business area’s maintenance program. Maintenance responsibilities include various activities developed to meet regulatory requirements and ensure system reliability.
Additional duties:
Participate in troubleshooting activities, including after-hours support. Assist in developing strategies to ensure environmental compliance. Engage in corrective action activities associated with equipment issues. May support the on-site Electrical Technician organization during Nuclear Outages as directed. Develop sufficient Pre-Job Briefs, identifying hazards and critical tasks for the scope of work. Inspect station and generation equipment to identify environmental issues. Apply Cyber Security controls per Dominion Energy standards. Complete all compliance paperwork and supporting documentation.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
The knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences that are required for entry into this job include the following:
0-1 years of relevant experience. Basic understanding of substation equipment found within the substation environment. Knowledge of: circuit analysis, AC/DC machinery, power systems. Skills: Organizational skills; Good verbal and written communication; Computer knowledge. Abilities: Use of hand-held multimeters; Navigate control drawings, schematics, and equipment nameplates; troubleshooting skills. Recognize electrical hazards; Self-motivated.
Education Requirements
Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Associate
Disciplines Preferred:
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Electromechanical Technology
Electronics Technology
Instrumentation Technology
Mechatronic Technology
Other comparable disciplines may be substituted for the disciplines listed above.
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
Due to equipment weight limits, individuals in this role have a weight restriction of 290 pounds.
Due to after-hours response (call-out), individuals must live approximately 1 hour from designated work location
Due to the need to maneuver test equipment, individuals must be able to lift 50 lbs+.
Working Conditions
Outdoors 76-100%
Travel Up to 25%
Office Work Environment Up to 25%
Operating Machinery 76-100%
Other Working Conditions
Requires frequent travel (50%) to various substations across the Dominion Energy system, with some overnight stays.
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:
Electric Equipment Technician T1: $58,700 - $76,200
Electric Equipment Technician T2: $65,500 - $85,000
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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How this job compares
Set against the 1,059 open Electrical Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$59–85K/yr
- US median$65–98K/yr121 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $72K, is 14% below the US median midpoint ($83K) — in the middle half of Electrical Technician salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 52 open Electrical Technician jobs in Virginia and 1,059 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Virginia
- M. C. Dean13 open
- Dominion Energy (this employer)4 open
- ABM Industries3 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Electrical Technician postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 700 postings).
- Education
- 5 of the 1,059 open Electrical Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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