Substation Standards - Staff Engineer

Job Summary

Dominion Energy’s Electric Transmission Engineering Standards group is seeking a Staff Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and implementation of Substation Engineering Standards, with a focus on physical design. This role contributes to the creation of consistent, safe, and high-quality design practices across substation capital projects and operational initiatives.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience with general arrangement drawings, one-line diagrams, and substation physical design.
• Experience in substation physical design, including equipment layout, grounding fundamentals, and raceway systems.
• Familiarity with engineering standards, specifications, and typical drawings within a utility or utility-facing environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering codes, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., NESC, IEEE, NEC).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to support complex engineering assignments.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including technical documentation.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Experience with substation design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, Autodesk applications) preferred.

Education Requirements

• Required: Bachelor in Engineering
• Preferred Disciplines: Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Working Conditions

• Hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking)

Other Working Conditions

• No testing required

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $102,300 - $132,800
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners
• Vacation
• Roth 401(k) contributions and matches
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Bonus eligibility
• Sick leave
• Disability insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.