Job Summary
This technical role designs and manages approximately 50-100 electric distribution projects from inception to project release by applying engineering principles accounting for equipment and labor to estimate project timelines and costs with minimal input from senior colleagues. Projects include, but are not limited to new construction, maintenance, internal planning projects, and relocation of electric distribution facilities. Professionally communicates company policy and procedures, electric service requirements, NESC codes, and project schedules and status to internal and external stakeholders. Project Designers represent the Company throughout the design process as the assigned point of contact for the project. Inspects project sites, designates facility placement, designs company owned fiber projects, determines metering requirements, and prepares service agreements and detailed drawings utilizing AUD, 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. Coordinates installation/relocation of other utilities (i.e. cable television, phone, etc). Prepares underground agreements, billing authorities, revenue calculations, coordinates the negotiations and acquisition of Right-of-Way permits, environmental permits, easement agreements and highway/railroad permits. Mentors and models appropriate procedures to junior colleagues and assists with new trainee development. 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 damaged locations and digitally obtaining information. Storm restoration can be local, regional or mutual aid. Assists in customer issue resolutions and regulatory inquiries.
For DESC only: Assists in storm restoration by creating switching orders as needed to change field conditions, troubleshooting lines, restoring power, field switching, holding clearance, and getting material list.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:
Associate Project Designer : 0-2 years of directly related experience
Project Designer : 2 - 3+ years directly related experience
Successful completion of the Electrical Distribution Designer Training 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: prolonged walking with varying terrain, climbing, stooping, bending and prolonged standing and sitting.
Education Requirements
Education Level: Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:
Associates
Preferred discipline(s): Technical Studies, Project Construction, Business Administration or an electrical design certificate from a two-year college partnership.
Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
Customer Projects Designer Development Program; Valid state driver's license
Dominion Energy
120 Tredegar St
Richmond
Virginia United States
www.DominionEnergy.com
