Associate Project Designer; Woodbridge

Location: WOODBRIDGE, VA, US, 22191

Company: Dominion Energy

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).

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 is the foundational step in a progressive series of technical roles within Electric Distribution Design. Through a structured training program and hands‑on experience, 25–75 projects will be managed from inception to project release by applying engineering principles and accounting for equipment and labor to estimate project timelines and cost. Projects include, but are not limited to, new construction, replacement, and relocation of electric distribution facilities, including fiber.

Professionally communicate company policy and procedures, electric service requirements adhering to state, county and/or regulatory codes, project timelines, and status updates to internal and external stakeholders. Represent the Company throughout the design process as the assigned point of contact for the project. Inspect job sites and designate facility placement decisions based on safety, accessibility and operational needs. Prepare underground agreements, billing authorities, revenue calculations, and coordination of right‑of‑way permits, environmental permits, highway and railroad permits, and easement agreements to ensure projects adhere to local, state and federal guidelines.

Coordinate installation/relocation of other utilities (i.e., cable television, phone, etc.). Assist in storm restoration process by driving, patrolling, scouting damaged locations and digitally obtaining information. Storm restoration can be local, regional or mutual aid.

For DESC only:
Assist in storm restoration by creating switching orders as needed to change field conditions, troubleshooting lines, restoring power, field switching, holding clearance, and getting material list.

• 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 functions: prolonged walking with varying terrain, climbing, stooping, bending and prolonged standing and sitting.

Education Level: Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of the preferred level of education.

Associates

Preferred disciplines:
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.

Notary Public;
Must complete Projects Designer Development Program;
Valid state driver's license.

Travel up to 25%.

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.

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.

Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:

$64,500 –…