Distribution Data Center Modeling Engineer

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Job Summary

Are you ready to help power the world?s data center capital? Join Dominion Energy?s Distribution Data Center Planning team as we lead the way in modeling and planning the electric distribution systems that keep critical data centers running.

We?re looking for a motivated engineer to build, maintain, and analyze digital models of electric utility systems serving data centers in our service territory. This role is essential for ensuring electrical reliability, supporting future growth, and delivering accurate models that guide critical grid decisions. You?ll also support the data center connection process from preliminary engineering through project execution and construction phases.

Position intended for Senior to Staff Engineer. Title and payscale will be based on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine digital models of data center power systems, including grid connections, backup generators, UPS systems, transformers, and distribution networks



• Simulate electrical load scenarios, grid outages, and redundancy strategies to assess risk and ensure robust power reliability



• Analyze future scenarios to predict how site expansions, new technologies, or changes in grid reliability will impact system performance?helping ensure growth is reliable and resilient.



• Collaborate with internal and external teams?including utility companies, engineering, and facilities?to gather requirements, validate data, and support infrastructure planning.



• Stay ahead of industry trends by monitoring evolving regulations, energy modeling software, and grid technologies.



• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.



• Support due diligence for new site selection for bridging power and utility negotiations by modeling grid capacity.



• Conduct occasional site visits to verify model accuracy.



• Engage regularly with engineering, operations, utility providers, and management teams.



• Support the data center connection process from DPR through CPR/AFE phases.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• Bachelor?s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Power Engineering, or a related field.



• 6+ years of relevant experience in electric utility modeling, power system analysis, or electrical engineering for critical infrastructure.



• Proficiency with electric distribution and/or power system modeling and simulation tools (e.g., Synergi, ETAP, PSCAD, PSS®E, or similar).



• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret electrical data and distill complex scenarios into actionable insights.



• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, especially when working with multidisciplinary teams and external utility partners.



• Familiarity with data center design standards and electrical reliability frameworks (e.g., Uptime Institute, IEEE, NERC) is a plus.



• Keen attention to detail



• Capacity to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities in a rapidly evolving environment.



• Commitment to continuous learning, staying current on smart grid and energy innovation.

Education Requirements

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

Bachelor?s in Engineering

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

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

Travel Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required

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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.

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