DER Associate Engineer

Overview

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. 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.

Typical starting salary range: $71,400 - $92,700

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineer to join our team. This role may be filled at either the Associate or Intermediate Engineer level, depending on qualifications. The Engineer will be primarily responsible for DER Interconnection Studies and Engineering, as well as supporting the planning, coordinating, and overseeing distributed energy resource (DER) projects including Energy Storage. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to developing, implementing, and managing various engineering projects.

This role combines expertise in power systems, renewable energy, energy storage, and advanced grid integration to deliver innovative and sustainable energy solutions. The DER Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams, from DG Contracts, Distribution Design, Distribution Planning, Project Management, to System Protection Engineering and Substation Engineering and Standards to ensure successful deployment and integration of DER systems into grid infrastructure.

This role requires a strong technical background, excellent project management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Passion for DERs and innovative grid solutions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities associated with the DER Engineering role include but are not limited to the following:

• The review of DER requests for attachment to the distribution feeders.
• Performing engineering studies for voltage analysis of generation and its effects on existing facilities, equipment, and customers.
• Reviewing protective equipment of the attaching generation facilities and existing distribution protective equipment.
• Recommending distribution system upgrades for the proper operation of generation within the distribution system.
• Acting as a liaison between Electric Distribution System Planning and groups such as System Protection Engineering, Electric Transmission Substation Engineering, Distribution Contracts, and developing generation Customers.
• Assessing Dominion Energy distribution equipment and facilities including electric substations. These substations may also contain Electric Transmission assets.
• Performing operational review and/or root cause analysis of system of events associated with DER Interconnections.

Other Responsibilities, as more experience is gained within the organization, may include providing support in the following area:

• Conduct technical analysis and provide engineering solutions to project challenges
• Identify and mitigate project risks while ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Prepare and review engineering designs, specifications, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations (IEEE 1547, FERC, and NERC standards), and company policies.
• Monitor project progress and adjust as necessary to meet deadlines and budget constraints.
• Provide technical support and guidance to project team members.
• Oversee system commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure compliance with performance and safety standards.
• Conduct and review performance validations and post-installation evaluations to ensure system reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with utilities and stakeholders to ensure smooth grid integration of DER solutions.
• Prepare and present project status reports to management and…