Associate Project Designer - Staunton, VA

VetJobs•Staunton, VA

4d•$58,700 - $76,200•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a foundational technical role in electric distribution design, supported by structured training and hands-on experience. The Associate Project Designer manages 25–75 projects from inception through project release, applying engineering principles and accounting for equipment and labor to estimate project timelines and costs. Projects may include construction, replacement, or relocation of electric distribution facilities, including fiber. The role represents the company as the assigned project contact and communicates company policies and procedures, electric service requirements, applicable codes, project timelines, and status updates to internal and external stakeholders. It includes inspecting job sites and making facility placement decisions based on safety, accessibility, and operational needs; preparing agreements and billing and revenue documentation; and coordinating permits and easement agreements to support compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines. The position also coordinates installation or relocation of other utilities. It assists with storm restoration by patrolling or scouting damaged locations, driving to sites, and digitally collecting information. Storm restoration may be local, regional, or mutual aid. The posting additionally describes, for DESC only, assisting with storm restoration through switching orders, line troubleshooting, power restoration, field switching, holding clearance, and preparing material lists. The role follows a hybrid 3-2 schedule, with three days in the office and two days teleworking. Working conditions include office work 51–75% of the time, outdoor work 26–50% of the time, and travel up to 25%.

Requirements

0–2+ years of related experience.
Basic knowledge of electric distribution design, electricity, company policies and procedures, and personal computers.
Verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to learn concepts and technical tools and programs.
Time-management, organizational, and project-management skills.
Math and technical aptitude.
Ability to interact effectively with customers and team members; attention to detail.
Ability to perform prolonged walking over varying terrain, climbing, stooping, bending, and prolonged standing and sitting.
Associate-level education, or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of the preferred education level.
Must complete the Projects Designer Development Program.
Valid state driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Preferred fields of study include Technical Studies, Project Construction, Business Administration, or an Electrical Design certificate from a two-year college partnership; other disciplines may be substituted.
Notary Public.

Responsibilities

Manage 25–75 electric distribution projects from inception through project release.
Apply engineering principles and account for equipment and labor to estimate project timelines and costs.
Communicate company policies and procedures, electric service requirements, applicable codes, project timelines, and status updates to internal and external stakeholders.
Serve as the assigned company point of contact throughout the design process.
Inspect job sites and determine facility placement based on safety, accessibility, and operational needs.
Prepare underground agreements, billing authorities, and revenue calculations.
Coordinate right-of-way, environmental, highway, and railroad permits, along with easement agreements, to help ensure compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines.
Coordinate the installation or relocation of other utilities, such as cable television and phone service.
Assist with storm restoration by driving, patrolling, scouting damaged locations, and digitally obtaining information.
For DESC only, assist with storm restoration by creating switching orders as needed, troubleshooting lines, restoring power, performing field switching, holding clearance, and preparing material lists.