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Job Description ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we're looking for you. You won't just find a job here; you'll find your career. Review the position below and apply today. We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility. Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity. At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position. Job Summary This position will communicate the need and benefit of large electric infrastructure projects to internal and external stakeholders using a variety of communications, marketing and stakeholder engagement skills. Responsibilities include crafting stakeholder communications (presentations, direct mail, collateral, visuals, digital content, etc) to keep customers and others fully informed on project status and new activities. This role will use marketing and negotiation skills to communicate to, promote and influence stakeholders regarding electric transmission projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for directly supporting Project Managers and their construction teams to assist with communications to property owners (residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental) and other stakeholders. The position continuously communicates the impacts and benefits of projects to public stakeholders and acts as a liaison between the Dominion Energy construction team and the community. The person should have the ability to be flexible and handle changing and emerging priorities, should be adept at building rapport with internal and external stakeholders, and should be able to influence communicative outcomes. This position requires a highly proficient candidate willing to be flexible in support of various other duties as assigned. Specific duties include: Supporting a variety of electric transmission projects, with a focus on the construction phase of substation and electric transmission lines Work closely with Construction, Forestry, and Permitting process decision makers to coordinate outreach for upcoming projects Participate in pre-construction meetings Create and assist with the implementation of Construction Communications plans and presentations Notify all property owners in writing and verbally of project construction activities/before any significant construction activity occurs on their property Create digital communications in coordination with internal and third-party vendors to reach targeted audiences to include social media and website mediums Collaborate with internal partners and/or third-party vendors to identify stakeholders and acquire, update and maintain mailing list and other contact information to reach stakeholders Coordination of Pre-Construction Community Meetings/Open Houses Meet and interact with property owners as needed to address project concerns Act as a liaison between project/construction team and community Prepare content for website and project dashboard Perform a variety of customer relations/customer service duties to ensure prompt processing of customer requests. Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience The knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences that are required for entry into this job include the following: Communications Specialist: 2-5 years of communications, public relations, stakeholder engagement, and/or related experience. Senior Communications Specialist: 5-6+ years of communications, public relations, stakeholder engagement, and/or related experience. Strong communication, writing, editing and interpersonal skills Proficient with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Ability to coordinate fulfillment forms, letters, customer correspondence and other required materials for distribution to various publics Excellent research and problem-solving skills Experience with handling difficult Customer Service situations-diplomacy, tactfulness and negotiation skills Ability remain calm and composed during intense public discussions. Experience with handling difficult Customer Service situations Excellent work prioritization and time management skills Strong organizational management skills and ability to handle multiple projects and schedules. Understanding of some technical/engineering aspects is desirable but not required 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: Journalism, Mass Communications Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description Working Conditions Office Work Environment 76 -100% Travel Up to 25% Other Working Conditions Test Description No Testing Required Export Control Certain 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. 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.

Created: 2026-03-04