Associate Engineer/Engineer/Senior Engineer

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.

About the role

Dominion Energy Columbia Energy Center located in Calhoun County is seeking a motivated engineer to fill the Plant Engineer position. The successful candidate will start at the level commensurate with their education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The Engineer will be responsible for improving plant systems reliability and performance through applying sound engineering principles, reviewing operational changes to reduce potential risks, and assisting with the analysis of all plant systems.

The plant engineer works with both the operations and maintenance areas of the facility and will be actively involved with plant processes, operations, reliability, performance, and reporting of data. The plant engineer focuses on new design and installations, repair improvements to existing equipment, writing specifications, updating drawings, planning future projects, and supporting daily work of assigned projects. The plant engineer will also be actively involved in NERC reporting for the facility.

Responsibilities

• Improvements that enhance the reliability and performance of plant systems and equipment, including becoming proficient with the plant DCS system and data/trending capabilities.
• Coordinate with and provide technical assistance to operations and maintenance departments.
• Assist and participate in equipment failure root cause analysis.
• Manage and document multiple projects from beginning through completion, including any changes made to plant equipment. This also includes capital project tracking and completion using PowerPlan.
• Manage and maintain various spreadsheets utilized for recording and reporting environmental data, including using PI data archive and trending tools.
• Monthly NERC reporting in coordination with the Operations Superintendent.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate Engineer

• 0-2 years of engineering experience.
• Basic knowledge of engineering concepts, fundamentals, and theory.
• Oral and written communication skills (including technical writing).
• Effective decision-making skills.
• Computer skills and application of software programs.
• Analytical and abstract thinking skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn to apply engineering theories and concepts to complex problems.
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations, and practices.
• Ability to develop effective planning, project, and organization skills.
• Ability to develop project management skills and to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Willingness to work at times in an industrial environment which can be hot, cold, noisy, and dirty.

Engineer

• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• All requirements of Associate Engineer, plus:
• Proficient knowledge and competency in application of engineering theories and principles, concepts, fundamentals, practices, and procedures.
• Experience in an engineering position.
• Understands and applies knowledge of configuration management.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs (e.g., Matlab, Excel).
• Planning, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to develop and exercise leadership skills.
• Equally effective working independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks.

Senior Engineer

• 5+ years of engineering experience.
• All requirements of Associate Engineer and Engineer, plus:
• Ability to plan, direct, and supervise design of major projects or parts of major projects, preparation of specifications, contracts, and work order requests.
• Provides project supervision and review.
• Ability to develop a thorough knowledge of the plant operating systems and processes.
• Will interact with operations and maintenance personnel within the plant and with individuals from various departments elsewhere in the company.
• Will develop and update budget and cash flows for assigned projects.

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor's degree in engineering

• 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
• 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
• Possess a 4-year degree in Physics, Chemistry, Math or Engineering Technology and 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
• Holds or has previously held a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license.

Preferred: Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, or Civil Engineer

Working Conditions

• Cold: Up to 25%
• Confined spaces: Up to 25%
• 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%
• Outdoors: Up to 25%
• Pressurized Lines & Valves: Up to 25%
• Travel: Up to 25%

Pay

Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:

• Associate Engineer: $73,200 - $116,900
• Engineer: $81,900 - $106,400
• Senior Engineer: $90,900 - $145,300

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.

Benefits

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
• Disability insurance

To learn more about our benefits, visit dombenefits.com.