Intern - Air Emissions Monitoring

About the role

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. The Air Emissions Monitoring group provides technical support for continuous emissions measurement systems (CEMS) configuration and support to ensure or improve compliance with all air quality regulations at a power generation facility (e.g., coal fired plant). At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic and/or routine assignments and tasks under the direct supervision of the supervisor or work leader, which are designed to develop and enhance technical or engineering expertise, knowledge and abilities for progression to the next level.
• Under the supervision of a supervisor or work leader, applies information gathered from quality assurance and environmental tests, performs engineering or technical calculations, analysis, research and design to further develop professional knowledge and abilities and to provide technical support in designated company area or specialized function.
• With guidance, applies basic knowledge of environmental regulations to conduct the annual span and range evaluation of CEMS, calculates the annual capacity factors for peaking unit determination, reviews data for errors, and loads data into the Emissions Collection and Monitoring Plan System (ECMPS) for management’s review, prior to submission to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Provides regulatory reporting assistance, and drafts technical reports for CMS events as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to learn to interpret EPA Air regulations and reporting practices
• Ability to learn to work with DAHS software and DAHS configurations
• Ability to problem solve and to quickly process information
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work in a team environment

Preferred qualifications

• Working knowledge in the operation and application of personal computers and software programs (Microsoft Office)
• Good oral and written communication skills, including basic technical writing skills
• Must be willing and able to lead knowledge sessions for others in a small group environment
• Demonstrates the ability to work either as an individual contributor or as part of a team
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Education requirements

• Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology or a similar related degree
• Must have an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2028 or later
• Must have a GPA of 2.5 or greater

Testing

No testing required.

Pay

Hourly rate: $22.00 – $29.00. 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 401k contributions and matches
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Bonus eligibility
• Sick leave
• Disability insurance