Anthony Nicely
Richmond,Virginia
Summary
With over eleven years of Electric Distribution experience in the Utility Industry. I pride myself with being a tactical team builder with an extensive background in Design training, construction standards and Project Management experience on multiple different utility systems. While on multiple systems I have experience leading teams of Distribution Designers and Engineers on Duke Energy, Dominion Energy, FPUA and WE Energies. With these roles I always take a team first approach to leadership.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Designer
HBK Engineering
Richmond, VA
04.2023 - Current
- WE Energies Program
- Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Program Manager
- Duke Energy Distribution Design Management and Corrections Project Manager
- Internal Distribution Design QC Lead on Duke Energy & WE Energies
- Utility Distribution field and subject matter expert
- Supervisor with direct reports
Senior Business Performance Analyst
Dominion Energy
Richmond ,VA
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Lead Design trainer for outdoor construction standards.
- Creator of Smart City Initiative
- Collaborates with Governmental customers to ensure accurate bills and GIS inventory.
- Trains, mentors, educates and provides direction for other departments and customers.
- Cost management and budget coordinator for new CORE Billing Systems
Regional Distribution Design Coordinator
Dominion Energy
Richmond,VA
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided technical support and guidance to Designers and Engineers in Regional Design, and the new Grid Hardening team.
- Designed complex Commercial and Grid Hardening projects.
- Analyzed and reviewed customers one-line diagrams as well as construction plans and timelines.
- Effectively coached all organizational levels on company principles and standards.
- Checked and approved cost and design on Planning, Reliability, Solar, EV and Commercial Projects.
Customer Projects Designer III
Dominion Energy
Midlothian ,VA
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Completed Substation and Distribution Design projects.
- Managed 75 commercial projects at any given time while communicating with Scheduling, Right of Way, Environmental, Engineering and the customer to ensure a prompt and reliable customer experience.
- Collaborated with Engineering departments on programming and designing reclosers and switches within Designs.
- Mentored and trained new Design employees as well as contractors and field personnel.
Customer Projects Designer II
Dominion Energy
Richmond,VA
05.2017 - 09.2020
- Designed and managed small commercial and high complex residential projects.
- Organized the design and installation of Distribution facilities, while maintaining positive client relationships.
- Communicated, inspected and enforced company policies and procedures to ensure safety and standard regulations.
Customer Projects Designer I
Dominion Energy
Richmond,VA
07.2013 - 05.2017
- Coordinated with internal and external customers for the installation, relocation and removal of Electric Distribution facilities.
- Determined material, time, and cost estimates for construction maintenance and relocation of Distribution facilities.
- Completed the Designer training program for AutoCAD, ArchFM, GIS and internal billing systems.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA05.2017
Minor - Business Administration
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA05.2017
Skills
- Leader on Duke Energy / Dominion Energy / FUPA & WE Energies Systems
- Financial and Time Management
- BOUD/Maximo/Myworld/Autocad
- Work Manager, Maximo, SAP, CORE Connect (Billing and Timeline programs)
- Manholes and Butterfly Diagrams
- Resource Allocation
- Distribution SME
- Supervisor of Direct Reports
- Microsoft Office and Computer Proficiency
- Budget/ Cost Management
- Construction/Utility Project Management
Certification
- Smartsheet Certified
- Helicopter Patrol Certified
- Dominion Energy Design School Certification
Accomplishments
Midlothian Design Safety Chairman
LEAD Program
Member and Captain of the CNU Baseball team
Timeline
Project Designer
HBK Engineering
04.2023 - Current
Senior Business Performance Analyst
Dominion Energy
03.2022 - 04.2023
Regional Distribution Design Coordinator
Dominion Energy
10.2021 - 02.2022
Customer Projects Designer III
Dominion Energy
10.2020 - 09.2021
Customer Projects Designer II
Dominion Energy
05.2017 - 09.2020
Customer Projects Designer I
Dominion Energy
07.2013 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Christopher Newport University
Minor - Business Administration
Christopher Newport University