Electrical Equipment Technician T1/T2 (NOVA Region) - Herndon, VA

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 will build foundational knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform electrical equipment tasks while working alongside senior team members to gain hands‑on experience during construction projects and maintenance activities.

Installation and Commissioning Assignments

• 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 vacuum bottles and aerial lifts

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 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
• Support LTC (load tap changer) maintenance, commissioning, and issue resolution
• Test and maintain various substation equipment (batteries, transformers, cables, breakers)
• Perform other duties as required

Minimum Education Required

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

Qualifications (Military Alternative)

United States military veterans and service members may qualify with a total of 5 years of military experience that includes at least 1 year of military technical training/education covering electrical theory, AC/DC circuits, basic electrical principles and calculations, Ohm’s Law, fault isolations, and multimeter applications.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• Electrical Equipment Technician T1 – 0‑1 years of relevant experience with required education
• Electrical Equipment Technician T2 – 1‑2+ years of directly related experience in electrical, electro‑mechanical, and/or utility‑scale protection
• Basic understanding of substation equipment and environment
• Knowledge of circuit analysis, AC/DC machinery, and power systems
• Organizational skills; good verbal and written communication; computer proficiency
• Ability to use hand‑held multimeters, navigate control drawings, schematics, and equipment nameplates, and troubleshoot
• Recognition of electrical hazards; self‑motivated

Licenses, Certifications, or Qualifications

• Weight restriction: 290 pounds due to equipment limits
• Must reside approximately 1 hour from the designated work location for after‑hours call‑out response
• Must be able to lift 50 lb + to maneuver test equipment

Working Conditions

• Outdoors
• 76‑100 % travel, including frequent (≈50 %) travel to various substations with some overnight stays
• Up to 25 % office work
• Up to 25 % operating machinery

Location: Herndon, Virginia