Hiring: Engineer II, III, IV - Planning Company: NOVEC Location: Gainesville, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 14:07:37 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, Firmware, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Systems Engineering About the job Experience: •12+ years of relevant experience in the electric power industry or 8+ years of relevant experience in the electric utility industry and a Professional Engineer license. An advanced degree may be considered equivalent to one year of relevant experience. •8+ years of relevant experience in the electric power industry or 5+ years of relevant experience in the electric power industry with an EIT. An advanced degree may be considered equivalent to one year of relevant experience. •2+ years of relevant experience in the electric power industry. An advanced degree may be considered equivalent to one year of relevant experience. Required Skills: •Other related duties may be assigned. An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and effectively. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. •Evaluates equipment by establishing operating conditions, devising performance tests, setting up and conducting tests, recording and analyzing results, modifying components and parts, and recommending changes. •Performs engineering development and design including logic design, circuit design, instrumentation design, firmware development, model formulation, cost projection, computer architecture analysis and design, network structure design, and systems engineering. •Directs activities of the Specification Committee to ensure the development and revision of construction specifications and practices. •Works continually towards self-development to maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies. •Acts as a resource to all other departments for technical support and issues concerning the electrical system. •Analyzes electrical systems utilizing computer engineering and business databases. Designs alternative plans for an addition and/or improvements to the electrical distribution and transmission system. •Analyzes system protection requirements and limitations by preparing reliability, voltage drop, fault current, and coordination studies. Qualifications: •Demonstrated ability to function independently in a multi-task environment, as well as part of a team. •Demonstrated knowledge of all company policies and procedures as well as all applicable federal, state, and local laws. •Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and mathematical skills. •Demonstrated proficiency with general computer operation and Microsoft Office applications. •Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with all levels within the organization. •Demonstrated ability to anticipate and meet rapidly changing customer and business needs by quickly refocusing and realigning strategic and operational direction. •Demonstrated knowledge of power engineering and planning concepts and industry standards and practices. •Demonstrated experience in developing and monitoring capital and operational budgets. •Demonstrated ability to learn and apply knowledge of NOVEC’s electrical distribution, transmission, and substation facilities. •Demonstrated ability to review, interpret and analyze maps, plans, drawings, data, and field information. Compensation: •$99,000 - $177,650 / year •401(k) retirement plan with a 4% base salary match and an additional match of your contribution at a rate of 50% up to the first 12% Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!