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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Transmission System Operator - **Company:** Dominion Energy - **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States - **Salary:** $90,900.0 - $118,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Information Technology - **Published:** October 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.entertainmentworkers.com/job.asp?id=3423493323&tx=JL3933FFP&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## 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., Required: 3+ years of directly related electrical or mechanical experience in a utility, industrial, or production environment *Note:A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications; A master's degree can count as one year experience. Proficient-level knowledge: NERC regulations; Mathematics; Electrical principles (flow of electricity, magnetism, inductance, capacitance,direct and alternating currents, etc.); Electrical control systems (electrical controls and motors, motor controls and starters, relays, overloads, control circuits, etc.); Substation equipment and operations; Power station operations and generation;Industrial safety and emergency procedure.Proficient-levelskills:Computer systems (Microsoft Word,EMS, OMS, etc.);Verbalandwritten communications; Interpersonal; Complex problem-solving; Teamwork andcollaboration.Abilities: Critical thinking; Attention to detail; Effective in high stress situations; Personable, flexible, and dependable; Honest and ethical. This position requires you to operate a Dominion Energy vehicle or operate a vehicle on Dominion Energy's behalf. In this role you will be expected to report and respond to emergency storm relatedevents.The work schedule for this position requires you to work 12 hour rotatingshifts.Current NERC Transmission Operator or Reliability Coordinator Certification. Preferred: Current PJM Transmission System Operator certification.Utility experience is preferred.Proficient-level knowledge of PJM regulations. Education Requirements Education Level: Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Bachelors Disciplines: Electrical, Industrial or Mechanical Technology is preferred or Associates degree in a technical discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, etc.) and 2 years of related experience or 4+ years of related experience ## Description This role has the responsibility and authority to take and/or direct timely and appropriate real-time actions, including the shedding of firm load, to maintain the reliability of the Bulk Electric System, during both normal and emergency conditions. This role is subject to the authority of PJM, which functions as Reliability Coordinator, Transmission Operator, and Balancing Authority. Critical, reliability-related tasks are performed without obtaining approval from higher-level personnel within Dominion.Once obtained, maintains relevant PJMTransmission OperatorandNERCTransmission Operator/Reliability Coordinator certifications. Maintains knowledge of Dominion's operating practices and procedures. Monitors elements of the bulk electric system and responds to status changes. Responds to disturbances, emergency events and other changes in weather or system conditions and makes the appropriate internal and external notifications. Monitors voltage and reactive power flows and utilizes reactive resources to maintain voltage schedules. Prepares switching orders that will isolate work areas and provide a safe zone of protection for both field personnel and equipment. Provides verbal instructions to field personnel engaged in switching operations and makes the appropriate internal and external notifications. Controls transmission and distribution equipment using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) as needed. Monitors and regulates the flow of power among interconnected entities. Logs system activities for routine reporting to ensure the accuracy of operational records., Must have NERC Certification. Must obtain PJM Certification (Transmission System Operator) within 4 months of start/transfer date. No more than 3 total test attempts are permitted to obtain the PJM certification. Must complete the Dominion Energy System Operations defined Operator qualification program within 14 months of initial start/transfer date. If already NERC and PJM certified, must complete Dominion Energy System Operations defined operator qualification program within 12 months of start/transfer date. Working Conditions Office Work Environment 76 -100% Travel Up to 25% Other Working Conditions This job requires the ability to report to work in no more than 60 minutes under normal driving and traffic conditions. Test Description This job requires recommended test results from the EEI System Operator/Power Dispatcher (SOPD II) aptitude test, administered on site during the pre-employment process. To view the practice test, cut and paste the following URL in your browser, https://careers.dominionenergy.com/content/Pre-Employment-Testing/ 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.