Associate Project Designer (Hampton, Hybrid)

Dominion Energy•Hampton, VA

5d•$58,700 - $76,200•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an entry-level position in a progressive series of technical roles within Electric Distribution Design. Through 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 timelines and costs. Projects may involve new construction, replacement, or relocation of electric distribution facilities, including fiber. The role communicates company policies and procedures, electric service requirements, applicable state, county, and regulatory codes, project timelines, and status updates to internal and external stakeholders. The designer represents the Company as the project’s assigned point of contact, inspects job sites, and determines facility placement based on safety, accessibility, and operational needs. The role also prepares underground agreements, billing authorities, and revenue calculations, and coordinates right-of-way, environmental, highway, and railroad permits, as well as easement agreements, to help ensure compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines. The Associate Project Designer coordinates installation or relocation of other utilities, such as cable television and telephone services, and assists with storm restoration by driving, patrolling, and scouting damaged locations and digitally collecting information. Storm restoration may be local, regional, or mutual aid. For DESC only, storm restoration duties may also include creating switching orders as needed, troubleshooting lines, restoring power, field switching, holding clearance, and obtaining material lists. The position follows a hybrid 3-2 schedule: 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 computer skills.
Verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to learn concepts, 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.
Physical ability to perform essential functions, including prolonged walking over varying terrain, climbing, stooping, bending, and prolonged standing and sitting.
An associate degree, or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience, may be accepted in lieu of the preferred education level.

Nice To Haves

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.
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Responsibilities

Manage 25–75 projects from inception through project release, applying engineering principles and accounting for equipment and labor to estimate project timelines and costs.
Work on projects involving new construction, replacement, and relocation of electric distribution facilities, including fiber.
Communicate company policies and procedures, electric service requirements, applicable codes, project timelines, and status updates to internal and external stakeholders.
Represent the Company as the assigned 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, and easement agreements.
Coordinate installation or relocation of other utilities, such as cable television and telephone services.
Assist with storm restoration by driving, patrolling, scouting damaged locations, and digitally obtaining information; restoration may be local, regional, or mutual aid.
For DESC only, assist with storm restoration by creating switching orders as needed, troubleshooting lines, restoring power, field switching, holding clearance, and obtaining material lists.