Intern - Grid Resiliency Engineer

About the role

Dominion Energy’s Grid Resiliency Engineer Intern will support the Grid Resiliency organization with engineering, analytical, and project support activities associated with Voltage Optimization (VO) and related Grid Transformation programs. The internship provides hands‑on experience applying engineering principles, data analytics, and electric distribution system knowledge to improve reliability, resiliency, operational performance, and energy efficiency across the distribution network. The intern will work under the guidance of experienced engineers and program managers, collaborating with engineering, operations, planning, financial, and business intelligence teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in analyzing Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) voltage data to identify voltage optimization opportunities and system performance issues.
• Support engineering evaluations related to voltage regulation, voltage quality, load balancing, conductor loading, transformer performance, and distribution system operation.
• Assist with project scoping activities for Voltage Optimization Enablement projects, including data gathering, engineering calculations, and development of project documentation.
• Support analysis using engineering and business systems such as EDGE, PI, GIS, Power BI, Synergi, and other utility applications.
• Help develop dashboards, reports, and presentations used to communicate Grid Transformation program performance and progress.
• Assist with tracking program metrics, project milestones, energy‑savings performance, and operational results.
• Support financial reporting efforts by helping collect and organize project cost, budget, and forecasting information.
• Participate in the review of system data and engineering models used to identify potential reliability and voltage improvement projects.
• Assist with preparing technical reports, presentations, and process documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, technical coordinators, contractors, and operations personnel to support project execution activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to data quality, reporting, and engineering processes.
• Perform other engineering and analytical assignments as requested.

Learning Opportunities

• Exposure to electric utility distribution systems.
• Experience with Grid Resiliency and Grid Transformation programs.
• Understanding of Voltage Optimization and Conservation Voltage Reduction concepts.
• Distribution system modeling and analysis.
• Engineering project development and scoping.
• Utility performance measurement and KPI reporting.
• Financial and project management processes.
• Business intelligence and data visualization tools.
• Cross‑functional collaboration with engineering, operations, planning, and finance organizations.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Interest in electric utility operations, power systems, engineering analytics, or grid modernization initiatives.
• Ability to organize and analyze large datasets.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, GIS, Python, data visualization tools, or engineering analysis software is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn new technologies and engineering concepts.

Education Requirements

• Must be working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s Engineering degree from an ABET‑accredited college or university.
• Must have a graduation date of Spring 2028 or later.
• Must have a GPA of 3.0 or above.

Working Conditions

• Cold (up to 25% of the time)
• Energized wires (up to 25% of the time)
• Heat (up to 25% of the time)
• Office work environment (76 – 100% of the time)

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $23.00 – $34.00, depending on factors such as degree type, academic major, and school classification.

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