Electrical Transmission Planning Intern — Summer

Dominion Energy; Cayce (SC); On-site; USD 3,720,000 - 3,995,000; Part time

Job summary

Dominion Energy is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in Cayce, South Carolina. The role offers hands-on experience in planning, modeling, and operating the transmission system under the guidance of experienced engineers.

You will work on projects supporting grid reliability, generator interconnections, and system modeling initiatives, gaining exposure to real-world utility engineering and industry-standard tools like Power World, PSSE, and TARA.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Graduation date Fall 2027 to 2029.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update electric transmission system models and databases.
• Assist with generator interconnection study documentation and reports.
• Update transmission system maps and planning cases as needed.
• Support engineers performing power flow, contingency, and transmission reliability studies.
• Analyze and validate transmission system data and results.
• Assist with engineering projects related to system planning, operations, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare technical documentation, presentations, and engineering reports.

Skills

Engineering software

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering program

Tools

Power World

PSSE

TARA

Job description

Dominion Energy is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in Cayce, South Carolina. The role offers hands-on experience in planning, modeling, and operating the transmission system under the guidance of experienced engineers.

You will work on projects supporting grid reliability, generator interconnections, and system modeling initiatives, gaining exposure to real-world utility engineering and industry-standard tools like Power World, PSSE, and TARA.