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Dominion Energy

Regulated utility delivering electricity and gas

Associate Project Designer - Staunton, VA

Power Systems EngineeringUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeStaunton, VA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • The entry requirements include 0–2+ years of related experience.
  • The candidate should have basic knowledge of electric distribution design, electricity, company policies and procedures, and personal computer skills.
  • The candidate should be able to learn concepts and technical tools and programs, and should have communication, time-management, organizational, project-management, mathematical, and technical aptitude skills.
  • The candidate should be able to interact effectively with customers and team members and be detail-oriented.
  • The candidate must be able to walk for prolonged periods over varying terrain, climb, stoop, bend, and stand and sit for prolonged periods.
  • An associate-level education is required, although an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of the preferred level of education.
  • A valid state driver's license is required.
  • The candidate must complete the Projects Designer Development Program.

Responsibilities

  • Manage 25–75 projects from inception to project release by applying engineering principles and accounting for equipment and labor to estimate project timelines and costs.
  • Design electric distribution facilities for projects including new construction, replacement, and relocation, including fiber.
  • Communicate company policies and procedures, electric service requirements, applicable state, county, and regulatory codes, project timelines, and status updates to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Represent the Company as the assigned point of contact throughout the design process.
  • Inspect job sites and designate facility placement based on safety, accessibility, and operational needs.
  • Prepare underground agreements, billing authorities, and revenue calculations, and coordinate right-of-way, environmental, highway, and railroad permits and easement agreements to ensure projects comply with local, state, and federal guidelines.
  • Coordinate the installation or relocation of other utilities, including cable television and telephone.
  • Assist with storm restoration by driving, patrolling, and scouting damaged locations and digitally obtaining information; storm restoration may be local, regional, or mutual aid.
  • For DESC, assist with storm restoration by creating switching orders as needed to reflect field conditions, troubleshooting lines, restoring power, performing field switching, holding clearance, and obtaining material lists.

Desired Qualifications

  • Preferred disciplines are Technical Studies, Project Construction, Business Administration, or an Electrical Design certificate from a two-year college partnership; other disciplines may be substituted.
  • Recommended results on the Modern Hire Customer Projects Designer Virtual Job Tryout are required for the assessment.

About the Company

Dominion Energy

Regulated utility delivering electricity and gas

Dominion Energy is a regulated utility that supplies electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across eight states, with a focus on Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Its generation mix includes nuclear, solar, coal, natural gas, and hydro, supporting a reliable and affordable energy supply while adding cleaner sources over time. The company operates under public regulation, differentiating itself through a diversified energy portfolio and a focus on reliability, price stability, and a gradual shift toward cleaner energy via renewables and extended nuclear licenses. Its goal is to deliver dependable energy at reasonable prices while expanding capacity and advancing cleaner energy in the future.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Richmond, VA
Founded
1983

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