Job SummaryJoin Dominion Energy Project Construction group as we help Dominion Energy comply with the Virginia Clean Economy Act and re-create the future of renewable energy. Innovation is a core value with us! We are looking for people who want to join an ambitious driven team that continues to push for excellence and integrity.
The Project Manager with interconnection responsibilities will report to the Manager - Construction Projects as the project manager for new construction and uprate projects across all of Dominion Generation. This includes regulated and merchant project work, supporting solar, off-shore wind, battery storage, small modular reactors, renewable, and fossil-fuel fired generation facilities. This role requires an individual with technical understanding of generation, transmission, and distribution facilities and the ability to simultaneously manage a large workload while working with a wide variety of stakeholders to achieve successful completion of Company goals. Looking for individuals who are talented, detail-oriented, and have demonstrated the ability to work back from core customer needs. Consistently manages stakeholder expectations, schedules, budgets, and multiple work scopes efficiently with high level of organization and attention to detail. Project Managers are comfortable working with developers, engineers, local officials, real estate professionals, contractors, and other external team members from initial site review through EPC contract negotiation to final permitting, construction, commissioning, and post-COD activities.
Responsibilities- Assist with PJM, Virginia State, and other utility interconnection queue submittals for acquired, self-developed and uprate projects.
- Assist with the advancement of project queue positions through the appropriate queue processes in a manner that supports Company goals related to schedule and budget.
- Participate in interconnection diligence efforts for acquisition and PPA projects.
- Provide interconnection status updates for all projects during construction.
- Assume functional responsibility for payment of all interconnection invoicing
- Provide limited technical support related to metering and operational requirements for generation projects.
- Work with technical and non-technical business owners/partners to overcome obstacles and deliver results
- Manage projects and effectively influence, negotiate, and communicate with business partners including developers, real estate, construction managers, architects & engineers, and EPC Contractors
- Evaluate site feasibility relative to applicable interconnection requirements
- Create estimates for capital requests, and other planning efforts
- Establish effective relationships with project stakeholders to foster successful on-time and on-budget project completion
- Develop and document interconnection-related processes and procedures
- Participate in weekly coordination meetings as needed and submit weekly progress reports to keep all parties aligned on scope, schedule, permitting and budget.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience3+ years of experience in leading and managing complex projects in the same or related domain
- Project management experience including developing and managing scope, budget, and schedule
- Must possess strong organizational skills to successfully manage deadline driven queue processes
- Ability to conduct business case analysis / translate information into useful formats and draw conclusions
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads
- Ability to lead negotiations and manage high-level meetings and discussions
- BAS/BS degree from accredited university
Preferred Qualifications- Previous experience in generation interconnection work as either the interconnection customer or transmission owner is considered a significant plus
- Electrical Engineering Degree desired
- Ability to provide business decision support and participate/lead special projects
- Self-motivated, able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
- Ability to work with technical and non-technical business owners to overcome obstacles and deliver results
Education RequirementsDegree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:Bachelor
Preferred Disciplines: Engineering, Engineering Technology
Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals DescriptionWorking ConditionsCold 26-50%
Heat 26-50%
Office Work Environment 76 -100%
Travel 26-50%
Other Working ConditionsTest DescriptionNo testing required.
Export ControlCertain 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.
What You'll GetExpected Hiring Base Salary Range:
$81900 - $106400
The expected hiring base salary range is the range we anticipate hiring within for this position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and work location. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth.
At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance. To learn more about our benefits, click here: dombenefits.com.
