Customer Projects Designer II

 

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Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity. 

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

 

 

Job Summary

This position will be filled either at the 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 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.
•    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.
•    Perform other duties as requested or assigned.
 

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities and education required for entry into this job include the following:

 

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

 

Customer Project Designer III: 
Minimum:
•    5+ years directly related experience
•    Successful completion of the Customer Projects Designer Development Program (internal) or comparable development program (external) (preferred) 
•    Knowledge of di