Electrical Transmission Field Intern – System Protection

Dominion Energy; Lincoln Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominion Energy is offering an Electric Transmission Field Operations internship for a System Protection Field Engineer at our Lincoln Park district office. This hands-on opportunity suits students interested in power systems, protective relaying, and field engineering.

You will work with experienced engineers to install, commission, and maintain protective relay and communications systems in substations. You’ll gain practical experience in system protection, exposure to substation technologies,

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of engineering concepts, fundamentals, and theory.
• Oral and written communication skills (including technical writing).
• Computer skills and application of software programs.
• Analytical and abstract thinking skills.
• Ability to learn to apply engineering theories and concepts to complex problems.
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices.
• Ability to develop effective planning, project and organization skills.
• Ability to develop project management skills and to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation and commissioning of protective relay systems.
• Participate in maintenance and troubleshooting of substation communication systems.
• Engage in field inspections and hands-on work with experienced engineers.
• Learn how protective systems safeguard grid reliability and respond to faults.
• Collaborate with professionals across engineering and operations teams.
• Gain exposure to real-world challenges in system protection and field operations.

Skills

Engineering concepts

Communication skills

Computer skills

Analytical thinking

Engineering application

Codes and regs

Planning & organization

Project management

Teamwork

Education

ABET accredited Electrical Engineering/Engineering Technology program

Graduation Winter 2027 or later

GPA 2.5+

Job description

Dominion Energy is offering an Electric Transmission Field Operations internship for a System Protection Field Engineer at our Lincoln Park district office. This hands-on opportunity suits students interested in power systems, protective relaying, and field engineering.

You will work with experienced engineers to install, commission, and maintain protective relay and communications systems in substations. You’ll gain practical experience in system protection, exposure to substation technologies,