Graduate Intern - Engineer - ET Operational Standards
About the role
Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Assist 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
Requirements
- 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
Qualifications
- 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
Pay
Hourly rate: $37.00 – $42.00. 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).
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners
- Vacation
- Retirement plans including 401(k) contributions and matches
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Bonus eligibility
- Sick leave
- Disability insurance