Engineering Technical Specialist I/II (GLEN ALLEN, VA, US, 23060)

Job Summary

This position serves as a support role to develop Substation physical conceptual design and estimates for Dominion’s Electric Transmission and Electric Distribution Substations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create and/or modify Substation physical design drawings for substation projects including the conceptual General Arrangements and one-line diagrams.
• Create project cost estimates using material and labor costing database.
• Make necessary updates to the database to improve accuracy and consistency.
• Support the implementation of the new estimating platform (Sage Estimating).
• Compare the Success Enterprise database with Sage database to make sure the data is transferred correctly.
• Create example estimates on Success Enterprise and Sage Estimating to make comparison between the two estimating platforms.
• Support engineers to assemble Conceptual Engineering Packages for projects.
• Participate in site visits to collect data and support the construction group and/or asset owners.
• Substation project estimating process improvement support.
• Additional Substation Engineering and CAD responsibilities as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Technical Specialist I: 0-2 years of relevant work experience or demonstrated equivalent.

Technical Specialist II: 5+ years of relevant work experience or demonstrated equivalent.

For both levels:

• Basic knowledge of the electric grid, substation components and their functions.
• Basic understanding of the Substation design principles and practices for major substation equipment, transmission lines and distribution feeder configurations.
• Ability to read, interpret, and modify Substation one-line diagrams, General Arrangement plan and elevation drawings.
• Strong drafting and design experience (AutoCAD and Microstation) required.
• Basic knowledge of computers, keyboarding skills and the use of Microsoft office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and applicable software programs.
• Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems.
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations, and practices.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Self-motivator who can work cooperatively in a team environment but is comfortable independently seeking knowledge and information.
• Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Strong time management skills with an ability to independently plan and organize work assignments.
• Effective decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Education Requirements

Preferred Degree:

• 4-year Engineering Technology degree or 4-year degree in Engineering (not ABET-accredited); or
• 4-year degree in Physics, Math, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Engineering or other technical related discipline; or
• 4-year non-technical degree and post-graduate degree in Engineering Technology or Engineering (not ABET-accredited); or
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred degree.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

CAD Certification, preferred

Working Conditions