Customer Projects Designer I/II/III (Peninsula/Hampton)

Overview

Design and manage electric distribution projects, balancing office and field work.

Key Responsibilities

• load analysis
• gis mapping
• autocad
• cost estimates
• permit coordination
• customer liaison

Tasks

-Communicates company policy and procedures, electric service requirements, and project schedules and status to internal and external customers. -Assists in customer issue resolutions and regulatory inquiries. -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. -This customer-oriented role, 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. -Participates in the 2-year electric distribution designer training program and is evaluated through class participation, practical field experiences, and continuous advisory reviews. -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. -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. -Designers represent the Company throughout the design process as the assigned point of contact for the customer. -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. -Utilizes work management system to prepare cost estimates based on design of new construction or modification of existing facilities. -Assists in storm restoration processes by driving, patrolling, scouting damage locations and digitally obtaining information.

Requirements

• 5+ years
• project management
• leadership
• distribution design
• communication
• driver's license

What You Bring

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

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About Dominion Energy

-Committed to sustainability, focusing on reducing carbon emissions and expanding its renewable energy portfolio, including wind, solar, and battery storage projects. -Operates a vast network of electric transmission and distribution lines and natural gas storage, transmission, and distribution pipelines. -Supplies electricity to parts of Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, and natural gas to regions in Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. -Dominion also operates generation facilities in Indiana, Illinois, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

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Interview Process

-complete modern hire virtual job tryout (≈45 minutes).

Visa Sponsorship

-dominion energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization.