Grid Planning Intern: Power Systems & Data Analytics

Dominion Energy; Richmond (AL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Vacation

401k with matches

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Dominion Energy is offering an internship in Distribution System Grid Planning to build a foundation in electrical engineering, power systems, data analysis, or related disciplines. You will support defined engineering tasks, research, data organization, modeling, and documentation for long-range distribution planning activities.

The role will be assigned to the Distribution System Grid Planning department and provides exposure to Grid Planning, Grid Resiliency, Grid Modernization, and

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Analytics, or related technical discipline.
• Interest in electric power systems, utility infrastructure, distribution planning, renewable energy, DERs, reliability, or grid modernization.
• Foundational understanding of engineering principles, mathematics, data analysis, or technical problem solving.
• Ability to interpret technical information, ask thoughtful questions, and apply feedback to assigned work.
• Planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including technical writing.
• Ability to think analytically and solve problems with guidance.
• Equally effective working independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to process information and manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, safety, learning, and professional development.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools; experience with Excel, Power BI, Python, GIS, or power system modeling software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with distribution system studies, including load flow, voltage, reliability, and time-series analysis under guidance.
• Support data collection, validation, and organization for distribution grid load and DER forecasting.
• Help maintain planning models, spreadsheets, maps, dashboards, and documentation used to evaluate distribution grid needs.
• Assist with long range plan development by supporting research, data review, and documentation of projected distribution grid needs.
• Analyze basic infrastructure interdependencies related to thermal, voltage, and reliability criteria with guidance from engineers.
• Perform/support evaluation, design, engineering, and support activities related to traditional utility solutions and non-wires alternatives.
• Research industry practices, emerging technologies, grid modernization strategies, and related planning topics.
• Participate in team meetings, technical discussions, field or office learning opportunities, and process improvement efforts.
• Develop technical communication skills through summaries, presentations, and documentation of assigned work.

Education

Electrical Engineering / Power Systems Engineering

3.0 GPA or above

Must be graduating Spring 2028 or later

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Power BI

Python

GIS

Power system modeling software

Job description

Dominion Energy is offering an internship in Distribution System Grid Planning to build a foundation in electrical engineering, power systems, data analysis, or related disciplines. You will support defined engineering tasks, research, data organization, modeling, and documentation for long-range distribution planning activities.

The role will be assigned to the Distribution System Grid Planning department and provides exposure to Grid Planning, Grid Resiliency, Grid Modernization, and