Distributed Generation Contracts Administrator I
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Job Summary
This role serves as the primary interface with Interconnection Customers seeking to interconnect solar and other forms of distributed generation (DG) to Dominion's electric distribution grid. Assists in the development, negotiation, amendment, implementation and administration of agreements, contracts, terms and conditions for DG interconnections, primarily to the electric distribution grid. Develops knowledge of and learns to provide directions in interpreting policies, procedures, agreements and filed terms and conditions. Assists in providing interpretation, guidance and support in the administration and enforcement of contractual matters, interconnection service agreements and regulatory issues. Coordinates the processing of DG interconnection requests from inception to construction within regulatory procedures and timelines of the ruling jurisdiction (NCUC, VA SCC, FERC). Manages expectations and responds to inquiries from Interconnection Customers as DG interconnection requests proceed through the study phase to interconnection agreement development. Advises on contractual rights and obligations and resulting economic and legal consequences. Coordinates the study of interconnection requests through direct contact with multiple technical departments within the Company such that interconnection agreements are developed in a timely manner. Assists in training of company personnel. Assists in developing and implementing company policies and procedures affecting DG interconnections, including long-range planning and analysis of industry trends. Assists in difficult or complex DG interconnection negotiations and/or participates in negotiations regarding agreements, contracts, terms and conditions. Assists in the preparation of complex interconnection service agreements and contracts. Assists in the preparation of complex project design parameters to determine interconnection customer charges. Advises on the need for legal review and advice on particular issues. Assists in the preparation of testimony, exhibits and filings with the regulatory commission involving contractual matters, agreements, terms and conditions. May assist in major outage response including patrolling, guiding crews, analysis or outage data, etc.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:
Level I
- 2 years directly related experience.
- Basic knowledge of contracts and customer agreements.
- Basic knowledge of regulatory methods, requirements and procedures.
- Basic knowledge of company policies, procedures, terms and conditions regarding electric service facilities and charges.
- Basic knowledge of transmission, substation, and distribution circuit design and operation.
- Basic knowledge of accounting, finance, and rate-making principles.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including technical writing).
- Organizational and project management skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Computer skills.
- Works with guidance.
- Able to interpret and apply complex policies and procedures.
- Analytical and statistical abilities.
- Creative and abstract thinking abilities.
- Project leadership abilities.
Education Requirements
Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:
Bachelor
Preferred Disciplines: Business, Technical Studies
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
Working Conditions
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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