Junior Electric Project Designer - Hybrid Schedule

Dominion Energy, Inc.; Suffolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401k with matching

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Dominion Energy is seeking an early-career professional to begin a structured Electric Distribution Design progression. You’ll contribute to projects from inception to release, applying engineering principles and considering equipment, labor, and schedules.

Through this program, you’ll support construction, relocations, permits, and coordination of right‑of‑way, ensuring compliance with codes while collaborating with stakeholders and advancing design and project-management skills.

Qualifications

• 0–2+ years related experience.
• Basic knowledge of electric distribution design and policies.
• Strong communication (verbal and written).
• Ability to learn concepts and tools.
• Time management and organization.
• Project management capabilities.
• Mathematical and technical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage 25–75 projects from inception to release.
• Estimate timelines and costs applying engineering principles.
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders.
• Inspect sites and decide facility placement based on safety/operational needs.
• Prepare underground agreements, permits, and easements.
• Coordinate installation/relocation of other utilities.
• Assist in storm restoration activities as needed.
• For DESC: assist in storm restoration with switching orders.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Learning ability

Time management

Organization

Project management

Mathematical aptitude

Technical aptitude

Education

Associates

Electrical Design certificate (2-year college)

Technical Studies/Project Construction/Business Administration

Tools

Personal computer skills

Job description

Dominion Energy is seeking an early-career professional to begin a structured Electric Distribution Design progression. You’ll contribute to projects from inception to release, applying engineering principles and considering equipment, labor, and schedules.

Through this program, you’ll support construction, relocations, permits, and coordination of right‑of‑way, ensuring compliance with codes while collaborating with stakeholders and advancing design and project-management skills.