Military Fellowship Program (Skillbridge) Customer Projects Designer I- Alexandria

Dominion Energy • Alexandria, VA

110d

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. This position is part of the Dominion Energy Military Fellowship Program, which aligns with the Department of Defense SkillBridge program. The fellowship is designed to support our long-term workforce needs by providing transitioning servicemembers with meaningful, hands-on experience that may lead to full-time employment upon separation from the military. The fellowship duration can extend up to 180 days, based on mutual agreement between the selected servicemember and their military command.

Requirements

• Military service members and veterans with ranks from E4-E6, W1-W2, or O1-O3 with the appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience.
• 0 - 2+ years directly related experience.
• Basic knowledge of electric distribution design, electricity, company policies and procedures, and mainframe and personal computer.
• 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.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Business, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Liberal Arts.
• Notary Public certification.
• Completion of Projects Designer Development Program.

Responsibilities

• Engineers technical electric distribution solutions by applying principles to account for equipment and labor, and project manages approximately 50-100 projects from inception to completion.
• Projects include, but are not limited to new construction, maintenance, and relocation of electric distribution facilities.
• 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, existing or proposed easements, Right-of-Way permits and operational needs and requirements.
• 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; identifies hazards and improvements that could prevent safety problems; evaluates impact of decisions and actions on own and others' safety.
• 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Associate degree