Customer Projects Designer I/II/III (Charlottesville, Hybrid)

Overview

Designs and manages electric distribution projects, combining office work and field assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• gis mapping
• cost estimating
• arc‑fm
• autocad
• load analysis
• permit management

Tasks

-Assists in storm restoration processes by driving, patrolling, scouting damage locations and digitally obtaining information. -Utilizes work management system to prepare cost estimates based on design of new construction or modification of existing facilities. -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. -Participates in the 2-year electric distribution designer training program and is evaluated through class participation, practical field experiences, and continuous advisory reviews. -Prepares underground agreements, billing authorities, revenue calculations, negotiates and secures Right-of-Way permits, environmental permits, easement agreements and highway/railroad permits. -Coordinates installation/relocation of other utilities (i.e. cable television, phone, etc). -Assists in customer issue resolutions and regulatory inquiries. -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. -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. -Communicates company policy and procedures, electric service requirements, and project schedules and status to internal and external customers. -Reconciles construction field adjustments (as-builts) to ensure mapping accuracy in the Geographic Information System (GIS). -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. -Designers represent the Company throughout the design process as the assigned point of contact for the customer.

Requirements

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

What You Bring

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

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About Dominion Energy

-Born from early 20th‑century power and transit companies, it grew into a modern U.S. energy provider. -Championed projects such as the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind farm—one of the first large-scale offshore wind efforts in federal waters. -Developed utility‑scale solar farms like the 5 MW Somers Solar Center in Connecticut. -Typical projects include electricity distribution upgrades, natural gas storage facilities, and renewable energy buildouts. -Has steered high-profile infrastructure shifts—e.g., canceling coal/natural gas pipeline builds and redirecting to clean‑energy investments.

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