Consulting Engineer (Richmond VA)(Hybrid)

Job Summary

Dominion’s Power Generation Business Unit seeks a Consulting Engineer with Welding Engineering, “R” Stamp program, and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel, and B31.1 Power Piping code experience, A field support background, with Boilers, HRSGs, piping and associated power station equipment is strongly desired.

This position will be located at Dominion’s Thomas Farrell Building in Richmond, VA.

The successful candidate will be able to provide the support noted below in accordance with applicable codes and regulatory requirements for the non-nuclear Generation fleet and its auxiliaries.

Will provide the following corporate support in accordance with applicable codes and regulatory requirements to Dominion’s Power Generation (non-nuclear) fleet:

Consulting Engineer (Richmond VA)(Hybrid)

1.R-Stamp Program – Oversee and lead the corporate R-Stamp Program, overseeing welder performance testing, monitoring welder continuity maintenance, overseeing, and leading R- Stamp Certificate of Authorization renewals, audit individual field/station compliance with QC manual requirements, address any non-compliances, assist stations with the development of repair methods and testing requirements as needed for repairs.

2.Welding Engineering Support – Provide welding engineering support for weld assessments, design, quality assurance, and repair procedures, including stress relieving operations, in conjunction with Dominion’s Corporate Welding Manual and corporate “R” Stamp program for both ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel and Power Piping Code equipment. Lead the review of contractor welding programs   to assess overall qualifications and administrative control of their QC program requirements. Assess welding issues as they arise in the field and during projects. Experience with Creep Strength Enhanced Ferritic Steels, especially Grade 91 is strongly desired.

Consulting Engineer (Richmond VA)(Hybrid)

3.Boiler and HRSG Root Cause Analysis – Lead or support root cause assessments to provide recommendations to correct/mitigate repetitive events, including cost effective maintenance and operational procedures to maintain unit capacity and efficiency. Experience with boiler, HRSG, and piping failure modes and analysis strongly desired

4.Planned and Forced Outage Support – Provide boiler, HRSG, and welding assessment and repair recommendations for more complex maintenance events.

5.Boiler and HRSG Inspections – Perform and/or coordinate inspections to assess and recommend cost effective short-term repair and long-term preventive maintenance strategies, design improvements, and major equipment component replacement strategies, requiring good equipment and system troubleshooting aptitudes;

Consulting Engineer (Richmond VA)(Hybrid)

6.Engineering Support – Includes technical studies, field assessments with station personnel, work scopes and specification development, cost estimates, construction support, vendor and QC surveillance, and coordination with maintenance or contractors for repair execution.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience with a minimum 3 years leading an NBIC R-Stamp Program.
• Must have extensive experience with ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel & Power Piping Codes (Section I and B31.1), National Board Inspection Codes (NBIC), Boiler R Stamp codes and requirements,
• Must be familiar with Boiler and HRSG component design, boiler tube & pipe weld repair and a working knowledge of Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) methods and welding processes.
• Minimum 8 years of technical engineering support experience in the maintenance and operation of fossil-fueled (coal, oil, gas) boiler and HRSG steam generators.
• Demonstrated skills in welding & material sciences, non-destructive examination (NDE) processes, and basic boiler component design.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.

Consulting Engineer (Richmond VA)(Hybrid)

Non-Technical Skills and Requirements:

• Work both independently and in a team environment;
• Effective written & verbal skills that foster positive interpersonal communication;
• Strong leadership skills;
• Computer Skills – Proficiency in computer applications applicable to specific work field/discipline;
• Strong conflict resolution skills;
• Ability to give presentations, manage multiple projects, train and mentor others.

Consulting Engineer (Richmond VA)(Hybrid)

Preferred Qualifications:

• NDE certifications
• NBIC commission

Education Requirements

Education Level:

Degree required (equivalence not accepted in lieu of degree): Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering

Consulting Engineer (Richmond VA)(Hybrid)

REQUIRED ENGINEERING CRITERIA:

For placement of a candidate in a Consulting Engineer title, the following criteria must be met:

• Possess a 4-year Engineering degree from an ABET accredited Engineering program based on the year that the Engineering program was accredited by ABET, or
• Possess a 4-year Engineering degree from an institution outside of the U.S. which is accredited through the country’s own Engineering accrediting body under the Washington Accord as a full signatory, and is a degree that was recognized by the country’s accrediting body on or after the date that full signatory status was achieved, or
• Possess a 4-year degree in Engineering (non-ABET accredited), Physics, Chemistry, Math or Engineering Technology and a post-graduate Engineering degree from an institution where the undergraduate degree in the same Engineering discipline is ABET-accredited based on the year the Engineering program was accredited by ABET, or
• Holds or has previously held a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license.