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Transmission line design roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field. Utilities, engineering consultancies, and EPC contractors sponsor H-1B petitions for these roles, and the 85,000-cap lottery applies unless your employer holds cap-exempt status.
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INTRODUCTION
Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.
We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.
Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.
JOB SUMMARY
Senior Engineer:
This role is the top progression level position in the Engineer series. Includes senior to technical expert engineers, able to perform difficult and complex work requiring thorough knowledge of the subject matter and significant experience within functional assignment area. Schedules and coordinates major segments of complex projects to meet cost and time objectives. Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. Devises new approaches to problems encountered and develops engineering criteria ensuring compliance with design criteria and standards. At higher levels of proficiency within this classification, incumbents are expected to provide technical expertise and/or team leadership as needed. Provides guidance to less experienced Engineers. May be required to apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to major projects that have significant impact on programs in varied areas and related fields. May serve as a technical expert on engineering related legal and regulatory issues to outside entities.
Staff Engineer:
This role is the top progression level position in the Engineer series. Includes senior to technical expert engineers, able to perform highly difficult and very complex work requiring extensive knowledge of the subject matter and significant experience within functional assignment area. Plans and conducts complex work requiring independent judgment in the evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Devises new and innovative approaches to previously undefined problems encountered and develops innovative and original industry-wide engineering criteria ensuring compliance with design criteria and standards. Possesses and applies advanced engineering knowledge and skills to provide technical expertise, guidance to all levels of engineers and/or team leadership. Possesses and applies advanced knowledge and technical skills to solve complex engineering problems, or to plan and coordinate medium to large scale engineering projects or varied assignments requiring diverse knowledge of engineering principles and practices. Serves as a resource to management on more complex engineering problems and issues. Perform research to find innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions to operational problems within assigned area. Serve as a technical expert on engineering related legal and regulatory issues to outside entities.
Develop, design, analyze and evaluate transmission facility additions/modifications by applying engineering theories, principles, and practices that contribute to safe, reliable, and cost-effective transmission line designs.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide conceptual scoping, design and estimates for high voltage transmission line projects. This will include, but not limited to, building new lines, re-building and modifying existing facilities, fiber installations, and customer relocations.
- Provide feasibility analysis and evaluation of high voltage electric transmission line facilities.
- Select most cost-effective solution to achieve desired reliability for a given project.
- Support projects through the State Cooperation Commission application process by providing engineering expertise in community and local government engagement, as well as during witness testimony at hearings, if needed.
- Interface with other departments or groups such as Project Management, Construction, Supply Chain, Permitting & Route Selection, Real Estate, Right of Way Administration, and Transmission O&M.
- Provide detailed design for high voltage transmission line projects. This will include, but not limited to, building new lines, re-building and modifying existing facilities, fiber installations, and customer relocations.
- Provide field support for construction activities related to transmission line projects. This will include, but not limited to, construction site visits and project meetings.
- Interface with other departments or groups such as Project Management, Construction, Supply Chain, Permitting, Real Estate, Right of Way Administration, and Transmission O&M.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & EXPERIENCE
The knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences required for entry into this job include the following:
Senior Engineer
Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in transmission line engineering or demonstrated equivalent (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications)
Having a PE is preferred.
Staff Engineer
Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience in transmission line engineering, or demonstrated equivalent (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications)
Having a PE is preferred.
- Firm understanding of the principles and practices for transmission lines and PLS-CADD;
- Experience with AutoCAD is a plus;
- Extensive knowledge of engineering theories, principles, and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related field.
- Extensive skilled in use of advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines.
- Full Knowledge of business/financial and contractual matters.
- Recognized expert by other engineers and management in assigned area.
- Provides expert technical advice to other engineers and management in assigned area.
- Skilled in the use of advanced engineering techniques.
- Strong planning and project management skills.
- Strong technical and organizational leadership skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing).
- In depth knowledge of various computer applications, with the ability to manipulate personal computer applications and perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs (e.g., Matlab, Excel, etc.).
- Proven decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated ability to think analytically and solve complex problems.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply codes, regulations, and practices.
- Demonstrated ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks.
- Equally effective working independently or in team environment.
REQUIRED ENGINEERING CRITERIA:
For placement of a candidate in the Engineer job series, 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.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Required Degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree): Bachelor’s in Engineering (Civil Preferred)
Summer 2027 graduates may be considered for this position.
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.
Depending on functional responsibilities and location of position must review ANS 3.1 12/79, ANSI N18.1-1971 or ANSI/ANS 3.1-1993 and DOM-QA-1 as appropriate.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Cold Up to 25%
Energized Wires Up to 25%
Heat Up to 25%
Loud Noise Up to 25%
Office Work Environment 76 -100%
Outdoors Up to 25%
Travel Up to 25%
OTHER WORKING CONDITIONS
TEST DESCRIPTION
No Testing Required
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.
WHAT YOU'LL GET
Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:
Sr Engineer: $90900 - $118100
Staff Engineer: $102300 - $132800
The expected hiring base salary range is the range we anticipate hiring within for this position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and work location. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth.
At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance. To learn more about our benefits, click here: dombenefits.com.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Transmission Line Design
Verify your SOC code before applying
Transmission line design work typically maps to SOC 17-2071 (Electrical Engineers). Confirm your target role uses this code by checking O*NET, since LCA filings and prevailing wage determinations tie directly to the SOC classification your employer submits.
Target utilities and EPC contractors directly
Investor-owned utilities, rural electric cooperatives, and large EPC firms with active transmission projects file H-1B petitions more consistently than general staffing agencies. Search DOL LCA disclosure data to confirm a firm has filed for engineering roles before investing in an application.
Confirm your employer's E-Verify enrollment early
USCIS requires H-1B employers to be enrolled in E-Verify. Ask during screening, not after an offer. Many smaller transmission engineering consultancies haven't enrolled, which disqualifies them from sponsoring you regardless of their intent.
Build your case around project deliverables
USCIS scrutinizes whether transmission line design roles meet the specialty occupation threshold. Document your degree's direct application to deliverables like PLS-CADD modeling, conductor sag-tension analysis, or NERC-compliance studies to support a strong H-1B petition.
Check prevailing wages before negotiating your offer
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating so you know the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for electrical engineers in that metro area.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Pull up Migrate Mate to filter transmission and power engineering roles by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. This cuts out firms that list engineering roles but have never sponsored, saving weeks of unproductive outreach.
H-1B Visa Transmission Line Design: Frequently Asked Questions
Does transmission line design qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Transmission line design requires a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering or power systems engineering, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation definition. The role involves applying theoretical knowledge of electrical load flow, conductor mechanics, and regulatory standards, all of which USCIS recognizes as requiring specialized academic training at the degree level.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for transmission line engineers?
Investor-owned utilities, rural electric cooperatives, independent power producers, and engineering procurement and construction firms with active transmission projects are the most consistent sponsors. Some university research programs that work on grid infrastructure are cap-exempt, meaning you'd bypass the annual H-1B lottery entirely if hired there. Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified LCA filing history in this field.
Can I work on transmission line projects at multiple site locations on one H-1B?
Yes, but your employer must file an amended LCA that covers each worksite location where you'll spend significant time. If your projects take you to a new metropolitan statistical area not listed on the original LCA, your employer is required to file an amended petition with USCIS before you begin work at that location.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my timeline for starting a transmission line design role?
USCIS opens H-1B registration in March each year for the following October 1 start date, the beginning of the federal fiscal year. If selected, your employer files the full petition by June. That means accepting a role in spring with a start date roughly five months out. Cap-exempt employers, such as certain nonprofits or universities, can file year-round with no lottery wait.
Does my international engineering degree satisfy USCIS requirements for transmission line design H-1B petitions?
USCIS accepts foreign degrees if a credential evaluation confirms equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. A three-year engineering degree from some countries may require supplemental coursework or experience to meet the standard. Your employer's immigration attorney or a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member evaluator can determine equivalency before the petition is filed.