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Dominion Energy · 1 day ago

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

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

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. The Customer Projects Designer role blends technical expertise and hands-on fieldwork, contributing to critical projects in electric distribution design and management.

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 skillsDrivingDetail orientedLeadership abilityTeamwork

Required

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

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

Skills: verbal, written and interpersonal communication; time management and organization; project management; math and technical aptitude for Customer Project Designer I

Abilities: effectively interact with customers and team members; detail oriented for Customer Project Designer I

Physical attributes to perform essential function: walking, climbing, stooping, bending and prolonged standing for Customer Project Designer I

Valid driver's license and ability to drive for Customer Project Designer I

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

Successful completion of the Customer Projects Designer Development Program or previous external experience demonstrating knowledge of fundamental overhead and commercial design for Customer Project Designer II

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

Skills: verbal, written and interpersonal communication; time management and organization; project management; math and technical aptitude for Customer Project Designer II

Abilities: effectively interact with customers and team members; detail oriented for Customer Project Designer II

Physical attributes to perform essential function of the job: walking, climbing, stooping, bending and prolonged standing for Customer Project Designer II

Demonstrated leadership ability for Customer Project Designer II

Valid driver's license and ability to drive for Customer Project Designer II

5+ years directly related experience for Customer Project Designer III

Successful completion of the Customer Projects Designer Development Program (internal) or comparable development program (external) for Customer Project Designer III (preferred)

Knowledge of distribution design, electricity, company policies and procedures and mainframe and personal computer for Customer Project Designer III

Skills: verbal, written and interpersonal communication; time management and organization; project management; math and technical aptitude for Customer Project Designer III

Abilities: effectively interact with customers; teaming; detail oriented for Customer Project Designer III

Physical attributes to perform essential function of the job: walking, climbing, stooping, bending and prolonged standing for Customer Project Designer III

Valid driver's license and ability to drive for Customer Project Designer III

Degree Or An Equivalent Combination Of Education And Demonstrated Related Experience May Be Accepted In Lieu Of Preferred Level Of Education: Associates

Disciplines: Preferred: Business; Engineering; Engineering Technology; Liberal Arts

Notary Public; Must complete Projects Designer Development Program; Valid state driver's license

Preferred

Successful completion of the Customer Projects Designer Development Program (internal) or comparable development program (external) for Customer Project Designer III