Customer Projects Designer I - Mt Pleasant, DESC

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Job Summary

Dominion Energy South Carolina is looking for a Customer Projects Designer I to join our team in Mt. Pleasant, SC. This role coordinates with internal and external customers for the design and installation of electric distribution facilities. Responsibilites include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Determines material needs, time, and cost for projects, engineering calculations, technical designs, and easement requests using project management skills;

- Secures environmental permits and conducts customer meetings;

- Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders for construction, maintenance and relocation of electric distribution facilities.

- Analyzes electrical load data and performs calculations to determine size and location of electric distribution facilities based on DESC engineering standards, existing or proposed easements, Right-of-Way permits and operational needs and requirements.

- Inspects project sites, designates facility placement, determines metering requirements, and prepares service agreements and detailed drawings utilizing Arc-FM, Auto-Cad, or other tools as appropriate.

- Utilizes workforce management (WFM) to prepare cost estimates based on design of new construction or modification of existing facilities.

- Coordinates installation/relocation of other utilities (i.e. cable television, phone, etc.).

- Prepares underground drawings, revenue calculations, etc.

- Determines tree-trimming requirements and initiates activity.

- Prepares and submits Right-of-Way, environmental, and highway/railroad permit requests.

- Communicates company policy and procedures, electric service requirements, and project schedule to customers.

- Reconciles construction as-builts to ensure mapping accuracy in GIS.

- Assists in service restoration during outages.

- 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.

- Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

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.

Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Minimum Requirements (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications):

- 0 - 2+ years related experience with an Associate's Degree OR - 2+ years related experience with a High School Diploma or GED

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Basic knowledge of electric distribution design, electricity, company policies and procedures, and mainframe and personal computer;

- Skills: verbal, written and interpersonal communication; time management and organization; project management; math and technical aptitude;

- Abilities: effectively interact with customers; teaming; detail oriented;

- Physical attributes to perform essential function: walking, climbing, stooping, bending and prolonged standing.

- Must be able to assist with storm restoration efforts on an as-needed basis

Education Requirements

Associates Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education.

Disciplines: Preferred: Engineering; Engineering Technology;

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Valid state driver's license

Working Conditions

Cold 51-75%

Office Work Environment 26-50%

Outdoors 51-75%

Heat 51-75%

Travel 51-75%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

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Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.

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.

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