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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 preferred discipline(s) listed above.

• 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

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.