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Senior Engineer/Staff Engineer


Job Category: Utilities Engineer
Posted on: 04/21/2026, expires on 06/19/2026 (59 days)
Job reference #: 51958

Location
CAYCE, SC US-Region II (South East)
Zip/Postal Code: 29033

Compensation
Unspecified Wage
$ Per Diem


Employment Type
  • Long Term

Job description

Senior Engineer/Staff Engineer




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.




Military 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.




Job Summary




This 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. Schedules and coordinates major segments of complex projects to meet cost and time objectives. Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. Devises new approaches to problems encountered and develops engineering criteria ensuring compliance with design criteria and standards.




At higher levels of proficiency within this classification, incumbents are expected to provide technical expertise and/or team leadership as needed. Provides guidance to less experienced Engineers. May 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. May serve as a technical expert on engineering related legal and regulatory issues to outside entities.




Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience




The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:




Staff Engineer 8+ years of relevant engineering experience position is the top progression level position in the Engineer series.




Senior Engineer 5+ years of relevant engineering




Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles;




Skilled in use of advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines;




Strong leadership skills with proven ability to serve as team project lead;




Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing);




Strong personal computer skills;




Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems;




Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices;




In 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.);




Equally effective working independently or in team environment;




Proven decision making skills;




Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks;




Strong planning, organizational and project management skills.




Nuclear employees: Must have at least one year of Nuclear power experience.




Education Requirements




Required Degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree):




Bachelor?s in Engineering




REQUIRED ENGINEERING CRITERIA:



For placement of a candidate in the Engineer job series, the following criteria must be met:




Possess a 4-year Engineering degree from an ABET accredited Engineering program based on the year that the Engineering program was accredited by ABET, or





  • Possess 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


  • Possess a 4-year degree in Engineering (non-ABET accredited), Physics, Chemistry, Math or Engineering Technologyand 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


  • Holds or has previously held a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license.




Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description




Note: Dominion Energy minimum experience and education requirements may exceed stated ANSI standards and candidates must meet the Dominion Energy minimum requirements.




For 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:




ANSI/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.




Working Conditions




Dust / Grease / Oil Up to 25%




Energized Wires Up to 25%




Fumes Up to 25%




Heat Up to 25%




Loud Noise Up to 25%




Office Work Environment 76 -100%




Operating Machinery Up to 25%




Travel Up to 25%




Radiation Up to 25%




Other Working Conditions




Test Description




No Testing




Export Control




Certain 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.




Other Information




We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here




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.




You can experience the excitement of our company ? it's the difference between taking a job and starting a career.




Top 3 Reasons to Work at Dominion Energy




There are many reasons to work at Dominion Energy, but below are the top three reasons employees have shared with us. Click on each of the links to learn more!




About Dominion Energy




I am your warm cup of coffee in the morning and I light your home at night. I am the cool breeze from your A/C on the hottest day in summer, and the red coil that heats your soup pot on a frigid winter?s day. I am sustainable, reliable and affordable.




I am not just any energy? I am Dominion Energy.




We're transforming the way we do business to build a more sustainable future for the planet, our customers, our team and our industry. We're shaping the future of energy in America.




Join us!




Facts:



·17,000 employees



·Headquarters: Richmond, VA



·16 states in the US



·$100 billion of assets



·Nearly $35 million in charitable contributions



·100,000+ volunteer hours recorded in the community




Our Commitment to NetZero by 2050




Dominion Energy is committed to helping address climate change. We have cut emissions sharply as we aim for Net Zero carbon and methane emissions by 2050. Learn more at .




Nearest Major Market: Columbia



Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina



Job Segment: Nuclear Engineering, Testing, Nuclear, Environmental Engineering, Power Plant, Engineering, Technology, Energy



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