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# System Protection Technician T1/T2 - East Richmond

- **Company:** Dominion Energy
- **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $158,080.0 - $208,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Literacy, Microprocessors, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Reliability of Systems, Operational Systems
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/CEA2B056FEF748A89D2CDAC12971D4E0/job/

## About the Role

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity., The knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences that are required for entry into this job include the following:

0-1 years of relevant experience

Basic understanding of substation equipment and protection system components found within the substation.

Knowledge of: Testing electro-mechanical based relays; Microprocessor-based relay technology, including logic diagrams, variable equations; IEEE device numbers;

Skills: Organizational skills; Good verbal and written communication; Computer knowledge.

Abilities: Use of hand-held multimeters; Navigate control drawings, schematics, and equipment nameplates; Recognize electrical hazards; Self-motivated.

Education Requirements

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

Disciplines Preferred:

Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology, Due to equipment weight limits, individuals in this role have a weight restriction of 290 pounds.

Due to after-hours response (call-out), individuals must live approximately 1 hour from designated work location.

## Description

This entry-level position in our development program involves participating in the installation, maintenance, and corrective actions associated with protective relaying schemes, communication systems, SCADA components, and other Operational Technology (OT) systems used in Dominion Energy's field facilities. Individuals in this role will build the foundational knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform System Protection tasks. They will work alongside senior team members to gain hands-on experience during construction projects and maintenance activities. Responsibilities will include:

Work alongside senior team members to gain practical experience. Prepare and participate in Pre-Job Briefs to identify hazards and critical tasks. Assist with the installation and commissioning of protection and control equipment. Help verify the functionality and communication of protection assets during installation. Contribute to the verification of station alarms. Participate in the acceptance testing of voltage and current sensing devices. Assist in the inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of protective relays and associated protection components. Maintain and test protection systems within defined maintenance intervals, addressing regulatory requirements and system reliability. Participate as directed, in electromechanical/microprocessor relay repair and troubleshooting activities. Complete all compliance paperwork and supporting documentation. Apply Cyber Security controls per Dominion Energy standards. Participate as directed, in support of on-site ET organization during Nuclear
Outages.


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