About this role
Vendor Quality Specialist II or III - Glen Allen, VA
Job Description: ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. 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.
At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.
This position does not offer relocation assistance.
Job Summary This position will be filled at either the Vendor Quality Specialist II or Vendor Quality Specialist III. The position will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
*Role requires overnight travel about 50-75% of time, could be international travel.*
Performs source surveillance activities at vendor facilities to provide reasonable assurance that components and services comply to specification and quality standards including:
Performs quality inspections, surveillances in-process production by confirming specifications, conducting, and observing visual and measurement tests with calibrated equipment, stop work for non-compliant work. Provides oversight of production activities by approving staff qualifications, ensuring processes and procedures are followed, Responsible for final acceptance of products, and coordinates material control of non-compliant items through segregation and traceability. Supports commercial grade dedications by witnessing manufacturing activities, testing of products, and reviewing technical and quality documentation. Collaborates with manufacturers and project managers to develop inspection schedules, Responsible for keeping training and qualifications up to date, ability to work in nuclear environment. Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, blueprints, and technical specifications. Understanding of nuclear plant systems, equipment, and general operation parameters. Skilled with handheld measuring and Test devices such as micrometers, borescopes, multi-meters, radius gauges, and go no-go gauges. Competencies with Foreign material, packaging, and non-destructive testing inspections. Competencies with nuclear industry standards such as 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, NQA-1, ASME, ASTM, etc. Ability to demonstrate courage by stopping production when quality concerns arise. Attention to detail with reviews of large volumes of technical and quality documentation to ensure compliance with procurement documents such as specifications, codes, standards, and regulations. Performs work in an independent environment, high levels of management technical communications, identification of defects in a wide variety of product lines. Adherence to all internal and external company safety policies and precautions while performing assigned tasks and at all times.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities: Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience Vendor Quality Specialist II: 2-3+ years of directly related experience.
Nuclear power experience preferred. Full knowledge of research and planning methodology. Full knowledge of NRC regulations, industry codes, and industry standards. Good written and oral communication skills. Effective personal computer skills (Microsoft Office products/SharePoint). Ability to process, analyze, and interpret information quickly. Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions. Manual dexterity, color vision ability, and hearing ability. Ability to stoop, stand, and bend. Experience with SAP, preferred.
Vendor Quality Specialist III: 5-6+ years of directly related experience.
Nuclear Power experience preferred. In-depth knowledge of quality program requirements and planning methodology. Full knowledge of NRC regulations, industry codes, and industry standards. Good written and verbal communication skills. Effective personal computer skills (Microsoft Office products/SharePoint). Good coordination and administrative skills. Ability to lead coworkers. Ability to resolve complex issues. Ability to process, analyze, and interpret information quickly. Manual dexterity, color vision ability, and hearing ability. Ability to stoop, stand, and bend. Experience with SAP, preferred. Education Requirements Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:
Bachelor
Preferred Disciplines: Business, Engineer
Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description Driver's license required.
This position requires certification to ASME-NQA-1-1994 Qualification of Inspection and Test Personnel (Basic Requirement 2 and Supplement 2S-1).
Working Conditions Travel 51-75% Office Work Environment 26-50% Other Working Conditions Overnight travel about 50-75% of time, could be international travel.
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:
Vendor Quality Specialist II Salary Range $81,900 to $106,400
Vendor Quality Specialist III Salary Range $90,900 to $118,100
Strong time management skills with the ability to independently plan and organize work assignments. Strong oral and written communication skills, including technical writing. Equally effective with working independently or in a team environment. Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems. Experience with short circuit modeling software preferred. Understanding of IEC 61850 communication protocol for intelligent substation protection is a plus. Experience with SAP work management systems is a plus. Programming skills for automation of system studies (e.g., Python, .NET, C#, etc.) is a plus. Ability to interpret codes, regulations, and practices. Understanding of AC/DC fundamentals, including three-phase power systems. Understanding of the principles of transmission and/or distribution relay protection a plus.
Education Requirements Required Degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree):
Bachelor’s in Engineering
Spring 2026 graduates may be considered for this opportunity.
Preferred Discipline(s):
Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other: 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.
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:
Vendor Quality Specialist II Salary Range $81,900 to $106,400
Vendor Quality Specialist III Salary Range $90,900 to $118,100