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Dominion Energy · 14 hours ago

Customer Projects Designer I/II/III (Multiple Locations)

RICHMOND, VA, US, 23294

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level

0+ years exp

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. As a Customer Projects Designer with Electric Distribution Design, you'll blend technical expertise and hands-on fieldwork, contributing to critical projects in designing power solutions for local residences and the community.

Utilities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Engineers technical electric distribution solutions by applying principals 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

Designers represent 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

Candidates hired at the Customer Projects Designer II or Customer Projects Designer III levels are expected to work more complex design assignments while demonstrating strong leadership and mentorship abilities

Qualification

Electric distribution designTechnical aptitudeProject managementOrganizationVerbal communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal communicationTime managementCustomer interactionMath skillsDetail orientedLeadership ability

Required

0 - 2+ years directly related experience for Customer Project Designer I

2 - 3+ years directly related experience for Customer Project Designer II

5+ years directly related experience for Customer Project Designer III

Basic knowledge of electric distribution design, electricity, company policies and procedures, and mainframe and personal computer for Customer Project Designer I

Knowledge of distribution design, electricity, company policies and procedures for Customer Project Designer II and III

Skills: verbal, written and interpersonal communication; time management and organization; project management; math and technical aptitude for all levels

Abilities: effectively interact with customers and team members; detail oriented for all levels

Physical attributes to perform essential function: walking, climbing, stooping, bending and prolonged standing for all levels

Valid driver's license and ability to drive for all levels

Demonstrated leadership ability for Customer Project Designer II and III

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education