Associate Project Designer​/Project Designer; Blythewood, SC,

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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

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 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…