Associate Project Designer/Project Designer

Job Summary

Dominion Energy South Carolina is seeking an Associate Project Designer/Project Designer to support Electric Distribution Engineering in the Blythewood, SC area. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintain inventory, as-built drawings, ensure mapping accuracy in GIS
• Auxiliary in service restoration during outages
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• 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.
• 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.

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 Qualifications: 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%

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.

Expected Hiring Base Salary Range

• Associate Project Designer: $58,700 - $76,200
• Project Designer: $65,500 - $85,000

Benefits

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.

About Dominion Energy

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.