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If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.\nMilitary service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.\nAt this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.\nJob Summary\nThe position is located in Petersburg, VA and will work on-site. Relocation may be offered to the successful candidate.\nDominion Energy is dedicated to delivering top-tier solutions and services. We are excited to announce the opening of our state-of-the-art 17,000 square foot High Voltage Laboratory (HVL) and are looking for a talented High Voltage Testing Engineer to join our team.\nAs a High Voltage Testing Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the operation of our new HVL. You will be responsible for testing a wide range of electrical equipment, including power and instrument transformers, bushings, circuit breakers, GIS, cables, transmission line insulators, and capacitors. Additionally, you will conduct high voltage tests for Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of failed transmission and distribution equipment.\nSenior Engineer\nThis role is the top progression level position in the Engineer series. Includes senior to technical expert engineers, able to perform difficult and complex work requiring thorough knowledge of the subject matter and significant experience within functional assignment area.\nSchedules and coordinates major segments of complex projects to meet cost and time objectives. \nPlans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. \nDevises new approaches to problems encountered and develops engineering criteria ensuring compliance with design criteria and standards. \nAt higher levels of proficiency within this classification, incumbents are expected to provide technical expertise and/or team leadership as needed. \nProvides guidance to less experienced Engineers. \nMay be required to apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to major projects that have significant impact on programs in varied areas and related fields. \nMay serve as a technical expert on engineering related legal and regulatory issues to outside entities. \nKey Responsibilities\nAssist in all activities taking place in the HVL. \nDevelop and enforce policies and procedures to ensure safe operation of the HVL.\nAssist in developing the test plans, procedures, and test schedules while ensuring efficient use of laboratory resources.\nParticipate in setting the test circuits and provide guidance to the technical staff and less experienced engineers in performing these tasks. \nVerify the electrical connections prepared by technical staff before commencing testing.\nWork with laboratory staff on continuous improvements in the HVL operation.\nIn addition to conforming to national and international test standards, ensure compliance with all relevant federal and state regulations, as well as all required\nDominion Energy work safety policies and guidelines.\nHelp in developing calibrations and preventive maintenance programs for the laboratory test equipment, auxiliary instrumentation, and tools. \nActively participate in the process of achieving ISO 17025 accreditation for the laboratory. \nOversee the development of calibrations and preventive maintenance programs for the laboratory test equipment, auxiliary instrumentation, and specialized tools,\nPrepare drafts of test reports. \nLearn the operations of software used in the control of test systems and take interest in software upgrades.\nParticipate in routine calibrations of test equipment and instrumentation and continuously update the records.\nTake interest in maintaining the inventory of spare parts, tools, instrumentation, consumables, and initiate their procurement.\n Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience\nThe knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:\n5-6+ years of relevant engineering experience;\nFull knowledge of engineering theories and principles; \nSkilled in use of advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines; \nStrong leadership skills with proven ability to serve as team project lead; \nStrong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing); \nStrong personal computer skills; \nAbility to think analytically and solve complex problems; \nAbility to interpret codes, regulations and practices; \nIn depth knowledge of various computer applications, with the ability to manipulate personal computer applications and perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs (e.g. Matlab, Excel, etc.); \nEqually effective working independently or in team environment; \nProven decision making skills; \nAbility to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks; \nStrong planning, organizational and project management skills.\nDesign and drafting skills using 2D and 3D design software, such as AutoCAD, Solid Works/Solid Edge.\nComfortable with heights up to 140ft, and in addition, an ability to perform selected tasks on elevations up to 50ft using an articulated boom lift or a scissor-lift. \nREQUIRED ENGINEERING CRITERIA:\nFor placement of a candidate in the Engineer job series, the following criteria must be met:\nPossess a 4-year Engineering degree from an ABET accredited Engineering program based on the year that the Engineering program was accredited by ABET, or\nPossess 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\nPossess a 4-year degree in Engineering (non-ABET accredited), 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\nHolds or has previously held a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license.\n Education Requirements\nRequired Degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree):\nBachelor’s in Engineering\nPreferred Discipline(s):\nOther disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.\nLicenses, Certifications, or Quals Description\nNote: Dominion Energy minimum experience and education requirements may exceed stated ANSI standards and candidates must meet the Dominion Energy minimum requirements.\nFor Nuclear employees, this ANSI standard must be met, all of which is met or exceeded in the Engineer series job summaries with the exception of the Nuclear Power experience requirement of at least 1 year:\nANSI/ANS-3.1-2014, Section 4.6.1 Education requirements: Baccalaureate or associate degree in engineering or related science. Minimum experience for the position: Related experience which shall include 2 years; Nuclear power plant experience to include 1 year.\nWorking Conditions\nDust / Grease / Oil Up to 25%\nEnergized Wires Up to 25%\nFumes Up to 25%\nHeat Up to 25%\nLoud Noise Up to 25%\nOffice Work Environment 76 -100%\nOperating Machinery Up to 25%\nTravel Up to 25%\nRadiation Up to 25%\nOther Working Conditions\nTest Description\nNo Testing\nExport Control\nCertain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.\nWhat You'll Get\nExpected Hiring Base Salary Range:\n$90900 - $118100\nThe 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. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth.\nAt 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, and disability insurance. To learn more about our benefits, click here: dombenefits.com.\nDominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. 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