Associate Project Designer - Staunton, VA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Staunton, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an entry-level role in a progressive series of technical positions within Electric Distribution Design. Through structured training and hands-on experience, the Associate Project Designer manages 25–75 projects from inception through project release. Projects may involve new construction, replacement, or relocation of electric distribution facilities, including fiber. The role applies engineering principles and accounts for equipment and labor when estimating project timelines and costs. The designer communicates company policies and procedures, electric service requirements, applicable state, county, and regulatory codes, project timelines, and status updates to internal and external stakeholders. As the assigned project contact, the designer represents the Company throughout the design process and inspects job sites to determine facility placement based on safety, accessibility, and operational needs. The position also involves preparing underground agreements, billing authorities, and revenue calculations; coordinating right-of-way, environmental, highway, and railroad permits and easement agreements; and coordinating installation or relocation of other utilities. The designer assists with local, regional, or mutual-aid storm restoration by driving, patrolling, and scouting damaged locations and digitally collecting information. For DESC only, storm restoration duties may also include creating switching orders, troubleshooting lines, restoring power, field switching, holding clearance, and preparing material lists. The position offers a hybrid 3-2 schedule: three days in the office and two days teleworking. The role includes office work, outdoor work, and travel. A valid state driver's license and completion of the Projects Designer Development Program are required. A Notary Public qualification is also listed.

Requirements

0–2+ years of related experience.
Basic knowledge of electric distribution design, electricity, company policies and procedures, and personal computer skills.
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.
Detail-oriented.
Physical ability to perform essential functions, including prolonged walking over varying terrain, climbing, stooping, bending, and prolonged standing and sitting.
Valid state driver's license.
Must complete the Projects Designer Development Program.
Notary Public qualification.
At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience.
Preferred disciplines include Technical Studies, Project Construction, Business Administration, or an Electrical Design certificate from a two-year college partnership; other disciplines may be substituted.

Responsibilities

Manage 25–75 electric distribution design 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 project contact and represent the Company 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 and easement agreements to support compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines.
Coordinate installation or relocation of other utilities, such as cable television and phone services.
Assist with storm restoration by driving, patrolling, and scouting damaged locations and digitally obtaining information; storm work may be local, regional, or mutual aid.
For DESC only, assist with storm restoration by creating switching orders as needed, troubleshooting lines, restoring power, performing field switching, holding clearance, and obtaining material lists.