Customer Projects Designer I/II/III (West Broad/Hybrid)

Dominion Energy • Richmond, VA

90d

About The Position

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. 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 E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, 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.

Requirements

• Customer Project Designer I: 0 - 2+ years directly related experience; Basic knowledge of electric distribution design, electricity, company policies and procedures.
• Customer Project Designer II: 2 - 3+ years directly related experience; Successful completion of the Customer Projects Designer Development Program or previous external experience demonstrating knowledge of fundamental overhead and commercial design.
• Customer Project Designer III: 5+ years directly related experience; Successful completion of the Customer Projects Designer Development Program (internal) or comparable development program (external) (preferred).
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive.
• Skills: verbal, written and interpersonal communication; time management and organization; project management; math and technical aptitude.
• Abilities: effectively interact with customers and team members; detail oriented.
• Physical attributes to perform essential function: walking, climbing, stooping, bending and prolonged standing.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Knowledge of distribution design, electricity, company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Engineers technical electric distribution solutions by applying principles to account for equipment and labor.
• Project manages approximately 50-100 projects from inception to completion.
• Communicates company policy and procedures, electric service requirements, and project schedules and status to internal and external customers.
• Represents the Company throughout the design process as the assigned point of contact for the customer.
• Participates in the 2-year electric distribution designer training program and is evaluated through class participation, practical field experiences, and continuous advisory reviews.
• Inspects project sites, designates facility placement, determines metering requirements, and prepares service agreements and detailed drawings utilizing Arc-FM, Auto-Cad, or other tools as appropriate.
• Analyzes electrical load data and performs calculations to determine size and location of electric distribution facilities based on engineering standards.
• Utilizes work management system to prepare cost estimates based on design of new construction or modification of existing facilities.
• Coordinates installation/relocation of other utilities (i.e. cable television, phone, etc).
• Prepares underground agreements, billing authorities, revenue calculations, negotiates and secures Right-of-Way permits, environmental permits, easement agreements and highway/railroad permits.
• Reconciles construction field adjustments (as-builts) to ensure mapping accuracy in the Geographic Information System (GIS).
• Identifies safety issues - checks equipment and work area regularly to ensure safety and compliance.
• Assists in storm restoration processes by driving, patrolling, scouting damage locations and digitally obtaining information.
• Assists in customer issue resolutions and regulatory inquiries.

Benefits

• Health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners.
• Vacation.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Associate degree