High-Voltage Electrical Equipment Intern (Summer)

Dominion Energy; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Dominion Energy is seeking an Electrical Equipment Intern for Summer 2027 to join our Electric Transmission Field Operations team at our Lincoln Park 2 District office in Herndon, VA.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a field environment, working alongside experienced professionals who maintain and support high‑voltage electrical equipment critical to grid reliability.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in hands‑on technical work over design‑focused roles.
• Problem‑solving skills with mechanical and/or electrical equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong math, technical, and mechanical aptitude.
• Effective communication, time management, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely in a field environment.

Responsibilities

• Support substation and power station personnel with equipment installation and maintenance.
• Assist with testing of substation equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, regulators, and CCVTs.
• Participate in aerial lift and infrared testing.
• Collect and analyze transformer and circuit breaker oil samples (DGA review).
• Help with transformer processing and battery/charger installation and testing.
• Contribute to procurement efforts for materials, spare parts, and specialized tools.

Skills

Hands-on work

Problem-solving

Strong math

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Instrumentation Technology

Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology

Electrical Engineering Technology

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Anticipated graduation Winter 2027 or later

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dominion Energy is seeking an Electrical Equipment Intern for Summer 2027 to join our Electric Transmission Field Operations team at our Lincoln Park 2 District office in Herndon, VA.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a field environment, working alongside experienced professionals who maintain and support high‑voltage electrical equipment critical to grid reliability.