Note: This requisition will remain open for an unidentified period of time; it will be monitored and candidates reviewed on an on-going basis. Interviews will be conducted for specific location(s) as needed. This requisition is for multiple office locations in the Northern Virginia Area (Alexandria-Arlington, Fairfax, Herndon, Leesburg, Lincoln Park 2/Herndon, Springfield, Warrenton). Please select all office location(s) for which you would like to be considered.
The Customer Projects Designer position is the first level in the Electric Distribution Design job classification. This role will serve as a point-of-contact for internal and external customers for installation of electric distribution facilities. The Customer Projects Designer shall use technical knowledge, face-to-face customer interactions and customer service skills to safely and efficiently perform design of electric distribution facilities for a variety of residential, commercial, and internal customers. This work additionally includes project site visits, inspections and preparation of detailed drawings using ArcFM, AutoCad or other tools as required. Accreditation: Through the use of project management skills, the designer shall determine material needs, time and cost estimates, technical designs, and easement negotiations.
Responsibilities:
- Develop work requests related to overhead and underground facilities associated with electric distribution system. Prepare field notes and design. Perform customer contacts.
- Prepares underground agreements, billing authorities, revenue calculations, etc.
- Utilizes work management system to prepare cost estimates based on design of new construction or modification of existing facilities.
- Reconciles construction as-builts to ensure mapping accuracy in GIS.
- Provide "on-call" assistance (scouting, patrolling, etc.) during emergencies and storm restoration activities; includes travel to any location within Dominion Energy service territory for duration determined by Company.
- 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.
- Coordinates installation/relocation of other utilities (i.e. cable television, phone, etc).
- Identify safety issues: check equipment and work area regularly to ensure safety and compliance; identifies hazards and improvements that could prevent safety problems.
This position includes participation in electric distribution designer training program. The Projects Designer development program is a two-year commitment. Incumbents must successfully complete the program before promoting to the next level. While participating in the two-year development program, based on performance, the incumbent is eligible for a progressive pay increase at their one-year anniversary (lump sum or up to 5% increase).
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
Required Education/Experience:
- Minimum: Bachelor's degree and 0+ years related experience or equivalent education and related experience (Associate's degree with 2+ years of related experience; or, High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years of related experience).
- 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 (2+ years) as outlined above and below.
- Note: a partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications.
- Related Experience (Minimum): customer service, construction management, drafting, utility experience, project management, technical design, and/or general electricity/electrical
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Construction Management, or Engineering Technology (or related discipline) and 1-2+ years of related experience or equivalent education and related experience (Associates degree with 3+ years of related experience or High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of related experience).
- Preferred Experience (in addition to minimum): retail, field operations background, GIS/AutoCAD.
- Must have valid driver's license and be able to drive.
- Skills (Minimum): verbal, written and interpersonal communication; strong computer skills; time management and organization; project management; math and technical aptitude.
- Abilities (Minimum): effectively interact with customers, teaming, detail oriented.
- Physical attributes to perform the essential functions of the job, including: walking, climbing, stooping, bending and prolonged standing.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree preferred (or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education).
Preferred Disciplines: Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Liberal Arts.
Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.
Note: This position will be filled as posted - "Customer Projects Designer I (internal title) regardless of degree (e.g. engineering degreed candidates will not automatically be placed into or later converted to an Engineer title).
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
- Notary Public (upon hire).
- Must successfully complete the Customer Projects Designer Development Program.
- Valid state driver's license.
Dominion Energy
120 Tredegar St
Richmond
Virginia United States
www.DominionEnergy.com
