Manager-Electric Transmission Substation Operations

• Date:

• Aug 28, 2026

• Location:

• North Dinwiddie, VA, US, 23803PORTSMOUTH, VA, US, 23707HAMPTON, VA, US, 23661ROANOKE

RAPIDS, NC, US, 27879

• Company:

• Dominion Energy 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 a rank of E-5 or higher plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

• Job Summary
• This role develops policy, methods, procedures and training for system protection and electrical equipment technicians performing operations, maintenance, construction, and emergency activities within transmission and distribution substations, fossil and hydro power stations and non-traditional work.

Provides single point of contact and oversight for all electric transmission and delivery activities within the boundaries of a fossil and/or hydro power station facility. Approves NERC compliance maintenance policies for substation equipment and system protection. Determines root cause of electrical disturbances within company and identifies and resolves protection deficiencies to improve reliability of system electrical grid. Develops electrical equipment, protection specifications, determines vendor expectations and evaluates and approves protective relays and equipment. Develops, maintains and provides status reports of protection projects and expenditures issued under projects and stores maintenance budget. Provides technical support and coordinates resource support for field technical groups. Provides specialized testing and technical support analysis for TandD system including generation technical support. Determines spare and emergency relay stock levels, calibrates and procures test equipment, etc. Represents Dominion and supports industry technical groups for substation or system protection activities. Responsible for the leadership and strategic direction of Transmission Substation Operations, ensuring the safe, reliable, and cost-effective maintenance and operation of transmission substation assets. Leads substation testing, diagnostics, maintenance, compliance, and emergency response activities. Promotes Dominion Energy's safety-first culture through adherence to approved work methods and standards while driving accountability, employee engagement, and continuous improvement. Provides technical leadership for transformer, circuit breaker, battery, and substation equipment programs supporting system reliability and grid resiliency. Oversees workforce development, budgets, compliance programs, environmental stewardship, and asset performance, while partnering with Engineering, Asset Management, Substation, and field organizations to improve transmission system reliability.

• Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
• 10+ years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree in a related discipline; or 12+ years of relevant experience with related Associate's degree; or 14+ years of relevant experience with High School Diploma/GED.

Full knowledge of engineering principles, business/management and their general applications. Thorough knowledge of protection design/operations, and supporting theories and applications.

Skills:

Strong verbal and written communication, demonstrated leadership and management, time management and organization.

Abilities:

problem resolution, conceptual thinking, understanding of company strategic objectives, handle emergency situations.

• Education Requirements

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Education Level:

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Associate , Bachelor ,

Other Education:

Engineering, Engineering Technology

• Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
• Working Conditions
• Cold Up to 25% Heat Up to 25% Loud Noise Up to 25% Office Work Environment 76 -100% Operating Machinery Up to 25% Outdoors Up to 25% Travel Up to 25%
• Other Working Conditions
• Test Description
• No Testing Required
• 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.
• What You'll Get

•

Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:

$116300 - $151100 The 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. At 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: 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.

• Nearest Major Market:

• Richmond

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