Graduate Intern - Engineer - ET Operational Standards

Location: GLEN ALLEN, VA, US

Graduate Intern - Engineer - ET Operational Standards

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.

Job Summary

This internship is based in the Electric Transmission Operations Engineering Support Team, within the Electric Transmission organization. Working with a mentor, the intern will learn the basic concepts of large electrical equipment (transformers, breakers, switches, instrument transformers). Through the use of tools such as technical resources (e.g. IEEE Standards), Excel and other Microsoft Applications.

The intern will work to

Continue the development of a post-event model verification program for FACTS devices.

Produce proposals and recommendations to support internal stakeholder collaboration and data exchange, enhancing asset management excellence. This includes assisting the experienced FACTS team with ongoing initiatives.

Participate in site walkdowns and assist with field initiatives under the guidance of experienced FACTS team members.

Learn and embrace Dominion Energy’s culture of safety, ethics, and inclusion.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience that are required for entry into this job include the following:

Graduate engineering student.

Knowledge of engineering theories, principles, and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related field.

• Strong planning and project management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing).
• Demonstrated ability to think analytically and solve complex problems.
• Proven time management, work planning and organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and other Office 365 applications.
• Effective in both independent and team work environments.

Education Requirements

Level of study: Graduate (Masters or PhD)

Field of study: Engineering

Preferred Discipline(s): ABET Accredited Engineering Degree -  Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering

Must have a graduation date of Fall 2027 or later.

Must have a 3.0 GPA or above.

Test Description

No Testing Required

Export Control

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What You'll Get

Hourly Rate

$37.00 - $42.00

The hourly rate listed is the rate we anticipate paying for this position. If a range is listed, the actual hourly rate offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate's degree type, academic major, and/or school classification (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior).

At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance.   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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