Military Fellowship (SkillBridge) - Electric Transmission System Protection Technician (Virginia)
Dominion EnergyRICHMOND, VA
Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- Electric Transmission System Protection
- Power Grid Operations
Required qualifications
- Military servicemember eligible for SkillBridge program
- 180 days or less from separation date (EAOS, EAS)
- Ability to meet eligibility compliance requirements
- Command approval to participate in the fellowship
- Met all instructional criteria outlined in DODI 1322.29 and relevant Service instructions
About this role
A Department of Defense SkillBridge-approved Military Fellowship with Dominion Energy's Electric Transmission organization. Transitioning servicemembers will gain hands-on experience in protective relaying, SCADA systems, and operational technology while building foundational knowledge for a potential full-time career in electric transmission system protection.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside senior team members on installation, maintenance, and corrective actions for protective relaying schemes, communication systems, SCADA components, and operational technology systems
- Prepare and participate in Pre-Job Briefs to identify hazards and critical tasks
- Assist with installation and commissioning of protection and control equipment
- Verify functionality and communication of protection assets during installation
- Contribute to verification of station alarms
- Participate in acceptance testing of voltage and current sensing devices
- Inspect, clean, and maintain protective relays and associated protection components
- Maintain and test protection systems within defined maintenance intervals to address regulatory requirements and system reliability
- Participate in electromechanical and microprocessor relay repair and troubleshooting
- Complete compliance paperwork and supporting documentation
- Apply cyber security controls per Dominion Energy standards
- Support on-site electrical transmission operations during nuclear outages
- Apply electrical clearance boundaries and human performance work zone strategies
- Coordinate with project stakeholders during construction activities
- Confirm primary equipment operates to manufacturer specifications
- Verify engineering protective relay setpoints and logic equations
- Assist with installation of network-based or new technology protection schemes
- Perform maintenance activities to ensure system reliability and regulatory compliance
Location, schedule, and travel
Multiple locations across Dominion Energy's footprint in Virginia and company service territory; on-site work in field facilities including potential support during nuclear outages. Fellowship duration up to 180 days based on mutual agreement.
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Military Fellowship (SkillBridge) - Electric Transmission System Protection Technician (Virginia)
Dominion Energy