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Dominion Energy
Associate Project Designer/Project Designer/ Senior Project Designer (Hampton, VA) (HAMPTON, VA, US, 23661)
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An Electrical Designer designs and creates layout for the electrical systems that power lighting, security, telephone and sound in buildings; creates wiring diagrams, develops specifications for electrical systems to meet code requirements. Designs and create layout of the printed circuit boards that are components of most electronic equipment.
$74,757 / year median in Virginia
+8% projected growth
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. We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility. 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 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.