Graduate Intern - Strategic Initiatives
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Job Summary
Dominion Energy is seeking three (3) summer 2025 Graduate Interns to be a part of the Strategic Initiatives Special Studies team within Electric Transmission. The candidates will be part of a team that provides technical support for Dominion Energy Electric Transmission field operations. ET Special Studies provides domain expertise and engineering root cause analysis for operational challenges across Dominion Energy and the electric grid. As novel challenges arise, Special Studies cultivates and develop the necessary knowledge base and modeling, simulation, and other engineering capabilities to address them. Candidates should have a strong electrical engineering background and possess strong knowledge of engineering principles and practices, preferably in electric power systems. A working knowledge of analysis software packages such as PSS\E, Python, PSCAD, MATLAB, etc., is also preferred.
Job activities may include:
• Power system modeling and analysis
o Load flow, dynamic, and small signal studies
o Transient and electromagnetic simulations
o Real-time digital simulations
• Analysis and planning for significant increase in renewable energy on transmission and distribution systems, such as solar and wind energy, and the installation of microgrids throughout both systems.
• Perform/support evaluation, design, engineering, and support activities related to advanced power systems technologies such as FACTS and HVDC.
• Power system network model validation, merging, and management.
• Perform/support protection studies including hardware-in-the-loop setting validation and IEC 61850 related integration.
• Supporting Dominion field organizations in response to equipment emergencies, material, design, and any other issues identified by the field including, but not limited to, root cause analysis of events and improvement plans.
• Conducting research, development, and demonstration of leading-edge tools, technologies, and applications to maintain Dominion's leadership position in the industry.
• Assisting in the development, maintenance, and enhancement of computer-based tools for Dominion Energy’s engineering groups.
• Performing/supporting protection studies including hardware-in-the-loop setting validation and IEC 61850 related integration.
• Assisting in the development, maintenance, and enhancement of computer-based tools for Dominion Energy’s engineering groups.
• Data mining and data analytics.
• Power system network model validation, merging, and management.
During this internship, you will be assigned at least one mentor who will work with you on an assigned project. At the start of the internship, you will be assigned a Statement of Work which will give you direction for the rest of the summer. At the end of the internship, it is expected that you will submit a paper to a relevant conference.
Interns with Dominion Energy have opportunities to visit the field to understand the size and scale of the equipment used in Electric Transmission. One of the most unique parts of working at a utility is the ability to interact with so many different types of equipment in various settings, and we want to ensure that interns get a chance to experience part of that.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
- Must have earned a Bachelor degree in an engineering field and be accepted to and working on a Masters or Ph.D. degree in engineering (preferred fields include electrical engineering with a concentration in power systems, computer engineering, energy science or mechanical engineering with a focus on energy systems) from an ABET accredited Engineering program at a four year or post-graduate college or university.
- General understanding of AC/DC fundamentals, and including an understanding of three-phase power systems, the power grid, and the electric transmission system
- A strong understanding of power system modeling
- General understanding of the protection principles and practices for transmission lines, distribution feeders, and major substation equipment
- A working knowledge of at least one analysis software packages such as PSS\E, Python, Aspen One-Liner, PSCAD, RSCAD.
- Must possess good communication skills, written and oral
- Candidates must have a 3.2 minimum
- Must have an anticipated graduation date of Fall 2026 or later
Education Requirements
- Must have earned a Bachelor degree in an engineering field and be accepted to and working on a Masters or Ph.D. degree in engineering (preferred fields include electrical engineering with a concentration in power systems, computer engineering, energy science or mechanical engineering with a focus on energy systems) from an ABET accredited Engineering program at a four year or post-graduate college or university.
- Candidates must have a 3.2 minimum GPA or greater
- Must have an anticipated graduation date of Fall 2026 or later
Working Conditions
Cold Up to 25%
Energized Wires Up to 25%
Heat Up to 25%
Loud Noise Up to 25%
Office Work Environment 76 -100%
Operating Machinery Up to 25%
Outdoors Up to 25%
Radiation Up to 25%
Travel Up to 25%
Other Working Conditions
Please note that 95% of the time, this is an office only position. This work does not require extensive field time, and if it were raining or the weather were particularly bad, you’d normally be able to reschedule a field visit to a time with better weather. Dominion Energy will work with you to ensure you have the appropriate personal protective equipment for any site visits.
In Innsbrook, the facility in which you will be working, has an on-site gym with a coordinator and trainer to help provide support. There are fitness classes available for free as well. Additionally, there are other Dominion facilities with gyms that you could use in other parts of the city if that is convenient for you. There is a cafeteria with well-priced food in the Innsbrook facility as well.
Export Control
Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.
Other Information
We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.
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