Job description

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today . 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. Job Summary Dominion Energy South Carolina is looking for a Associate Project Designer/Project Designer to join our team in the Blythewood, SC area. This is a full-time position supporting Electric Distribution Engineering. The position will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidates' education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. This role is responsible for the design, installation, and maintenance of electric distribution facilities in Dominion Energy’s electric service territories in the greater Columbia area. Candidates in this role will: • Produce technical designs • Prepare detailed drawings and exhibits • Complete engineering calculations • Analyze electrical load data • Size equipment based on engineering standards and codes • Determine location of equipment and ensure safe access and clearance can be maintained • Secure necessary permits • Facilitate easement negotiations and acquisitions • Determine material needs • Assist in procurement of special order items • Estimate project costs and timelines • Calculate estimated revenue and non-standard costs for billing customers • Coordinate with internal and external customers and stakeholders • Communicate company policy and procedures and ensure compliance • Assist operations during construction • Inspect installed equipment to ensure code compliance • Identify safety issues and hazards • Recommend improvements to prevent safety issues • Evaluate impact of decisions and actions on own and other’s safety • Account for material • Monitor inventory, as-built drawings, ensure mapping accuracy in GIS • Assist in service restoration during outages • Perform other duties as requested or assigned. 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 related experience. Basic knowledge of electric distribution design, electricity, company policies and procedures, and personal computer skills. Skills: verbal, written and interpersonal communication; ability to learn concepts and technical tools and programs; 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. Project Designer 2 - 3+ years 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. Completion of NWLC T&D Modules 1-3 (not required if have an Associates degree) 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: High School Diploma/GED Preferred: Associates Preferred discipline(s): Technical Studies, Project Construction, Business Administration or 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 • Valid state driver's license • Be available to work after hours, scheduled overtime, and callout work • Live within a 25-mile radius (or 30-minute drive) of the position’s service territory/work location Working Conditions Office Work Environment 51-75% Outdoors 26-50% Travel Up to 25% Other Working Conditions Test Description 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. Export Control 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. What You'll Get Expected Hiring Base Salary Range: Assiciate Project Designer $58700 - $76200 Project Designer $65,500- $85,000 The expected hiring base salary range is the range we anticipate hiring within for this position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and work location. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth. At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance. To learn more about our benefits, click here: dombenefits.com. 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. You can experience the excitement of our company – it's the difference between taking a job and starting a career.

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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.
This role is responsible for the design, installation, and maintenance of electric distribution facilities in Dominion Energy’s electric service territories in the greater Columbia area. Candidates in this role will:
Produce technical designs
Prepare detailed drawings and exhibits
Complete engineering calculations
Analyze electrical load data
Size equipment based on engineering standards and codes
Determine location of equipment and ensure safe access and clearance can be maintained
Secure necessary permits
Facilitate easement negotiations and acquisitions
Determine material needs
Assist in procurement of special order items
Estimate project costs and timelines
Calculate estimated revenue and non-standard costs for billing customers
Coordinate with internal and external customers and stakeholders
Communicate company policy and procedures and ensure compliance
Assist operations during construction
Inspect installed equipment to ensure code compliance
Identify safety issues and hazards
Recommend improvements to prevent safety issues

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Education Level: Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: High School Diploma/GED
Preferred: Associates
Preferred discipline(s): Technical Studies, Project Construction, Business Administration or Electrical Design certificate from a two-year college partnership.
Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.

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