Military Fellowship (SkillBridge) - Electric Transmission System Protection Technician (Virginia)
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
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
Location
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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About the company
Dominion Energy →A leading provider of electricity and natural gas, operating nuclear plants in Virginia and Connecticut and serving approximately 7 million customers across multiple states.
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Military Fellowship (SkillBridge) - Electric Transmission System Protection Technician (Virginia)
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