Position summary

Dominion Energy is hiring an Energy Conservation Program Manager with primary responsibility for the day-to-day administration and operations of the company’s residential or nonresidential demand response and energy efficiency programs. The role researches, develops and implements demand side management (DSM) programs, analyses and assesses new DSM opportunities, and makes actionable recommendations.

Why this role matters

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable and increasingly clean energy. By developing and managing DSM and energy efficiency programs, this role reduces energy demand, supports measurement and validation of program impact, and ensures programs meet internal and regulatory hurdles, contributing to a cleaner energy system.

Key responsibilities

• Administer DSM programs by running day-to-day operations of residential or nonresidential demand response and energy efficiency programs.
• Develop and assess programs by researching, developing and implementing DSM programs, analysing new opportunities and making actionable recommendations.
• Manage vendor networks by developing and managing vendor relationships and negotiations.
• Report on performance by developing and reporting measurement and validation metrics for DSM programs.
• Engage industry and regulators by working with industry experts, government entities and special interest groups to ensure best program practices, and conducting research and position papers on existing and emerging technologies.
• Lead financial analysis by reviewing existing and proposed DSM programs to ensure internal and regulatory hurdles are met.

Team and stakeholders

The role works with vendors, industry experts, government entities and special interest groups, and may have Non-Dominion Energy Workers (NDEWs) reporting to it.

Key details

• Hybrid 3-2 schedule (three days in office, two days teleworking); based in Richmond, VA; travel up to 25%.
• No visa transfer or sponsorship available; certain export-control restrictions may apply.
• Military service members and veterans (E5-E9, W1-CW5, O3-O6) with appropriate equivalent education/experience will be considered.

Requirements

Essential

• 7 to 8+ years of related experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree (preferred disciplines: Business, Engineering, Marketing), or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Demonstrated aptitude for project research and execution.
• Experience with vendor network management and negotiations.
• Knowledge or related experience of energy efficiency measures, demand response and energy systems.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work collaboratively with stakeholders.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills, and the ability to summarise and communicate complex ideas.

Preferred

• Black Belt Certification in Six Sigma methodologies.