Dominion Energy
Customer Projects Designer I/II/III (Charlottesville, Hybrid)
Dominion Energy - Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22902
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Customer Projects Designer I/II/III
Whether you're launching your career or seeking a new challenge, take the next step with a dynamic role that blends technical expertise and hands-on fieldwork. As a Customer Projects Designer with Electric Distribution Design, you'll balance in-office work with external field assignments, contributing to critical projects in all conditions. This impactful role plays a key part in designing power solutions that serve local residences and the community. If you're ready to grow in a vital, rewarding industry, this is the perfect opportunity! This position will be filled either at the entry, mid, or senior level based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Complexity of assignments, expectations, and responsibilities increase based on level. This customer-oriented role 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. 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. The Customer Projects Designer role has a three (3) year commitment that includes a two (2) year training program plus one (1) year in the field post-training. Performance will be evaluated through written evaluations, field practice evaluations and instructor/leader's assessments. Please note, work location may be adjusted to align with business needs. 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. Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above. This job requires "recommended" test results from Modern Hire Customer Projects Designer Virtual Job Tryout administered online. The assessment is untimed, but usually takes about 45 minutes to complete. Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants. Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.
Whether you're launching your career or seeking a new challenge, take the next step with a dynamic role that blends technical expertise and hands-on fieldwork. As a Customer Projects Designer with Electric Distribution Design, you'll balance in-office work with external field assignments, contributing to critical projects in all conditions. This impactful role plays a key part in designing power solutions that serve local residences and the community. If you're ready to grow in a vital, rewarding industry, this is the perfect opportunity! This position will be filled either at the entry, mid, or senior level based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Complexity of assignments, expectations, and responsibilities increase based on level. This customer-oriented role 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. 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. The Customer Projects Designer role has a three (3) year commitment that includes a two (2) year training program plus one (1) year in the field post-training. Performance will be evaluated through written evaluations, field practice evaluations and instructor/leader's assessments. Please note, work location may be adjusted to align with business needs. 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. Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above. This job requires "recommended" test results from Modern Hire Customer Projects Designer Virtual Job Tryout administered online. The assessment is untimed, but usually takes about 45 minutes to complete. Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants. Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.