Dominion Energy
Sam Rodriguez is the Port Construction Project Manager specializing in offshore wind for Dominion Energy.
There are many reasons energy and utility companies vie for the talent of military veterans to come work with them. These employers value the leadership skills, team orientation, and work ethic that comes from military experience.
There is a somewhat natural transition from the military into energy careers, so it makes sense that the energy sector has employed a high percentage of veterans. Dominion Energy is an example of a company that makes support for the military, veterans, and families a priority, beginning in World War I, when employees sent care packages to soldiers, to present day, as G.I. Jobs ranked Dominion Energy eighth in its 2022 list of the top military-friendly companies nationwide.
Public Utilities Fortnightly is military friendly too, with ongoing coverage of Veterans in Energy, which also builds upon the work of Troops to Energy Jobs by providing added resources to employed veterans to ensure successful transitions, retention, and professional growth. That all leads to Dominion Energy Port Construction Manager for Offshore Wind Sam Rodriguez, who has much to tell about his fascinating journey from the military to the utility company.
PUF’s Steve Mitnick: What is your role at Dominion and what is a typical day like?