Electrical Equipment Technician T1/T2 (NOVA Region)

Job Summary

This 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.

Additional Duties

• Participate in troubleshooting activities, including after-hours support
• Aid 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
• Perform other duties as required

Support Services

• Supporting LTC (load tap changer) maintenance, commissioning, and issue resolution
• Testing and maintenance of various substation equipment (batteries, transformers, cables, breakers)

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• Electrical Equipment Technician T1:
• 0-1 years of relevant experience with required education set forth in the "Education Requirements" section of this posting.
• 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.
• Electrical Equipment Technician T2:
• 1-2+ years of directly related experience in electrical, electro-mechanical, and/or utility scale protection experience with required education set forth in the "Education Requirements" section of this posting.
• Successful completion of steps 1-2 of the Electrical Equipment development program or equivalent combination of directly related knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
• Basic understanding of substation equipment found within the substation.
• 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

• Minimum education required is either an Associate’s degree, Advanced Post Secondary diploma, or the required military experience outlined below.
• Associate’s degree or Advanced Post Secondary diploma by December 2026, in one of the following preferred disciplines:
• 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;
• As an alternative to the above education requirements, the company is actively seeking United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications outline below:
• Total of 5 years of military experience that includes at least 1 year of military technical training/education, including on the job training, in electrical theory, AC/DC circuits, basic electrical principals and calculations, Ohms Law, Fault isolations, and multimeter applications.

Licenses, Certifications, or Qualifications

• 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

• Frequent travel (50%) to various substations across the Dominion Energy system, with some overnight stays.

Test Description

Not applicable.

Export Control

Not applicable.

What You'll Get

• Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:
• Electrical Equipment Technician T1: $64,500 - $83,800
• Electrical Equipment Technician T2: $72,000 - $93,500

Company Information

• Nearest Major Market: Washington DC
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Retirement Plans, Paid Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Bonus Eligibility, Sick Leave, Disability Insurance