High-Voltage System Protection Intern

Dominion Energy; Herndon, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dominion Energy is seeking multiple System Protection Technician Interns for Summer 2027 at our Herndon and Loudoun, VA offices. This hands-on internship offers exposure to substation equipment, protective relays, and diagnostics while working with System Protection Technicians.

Ideal for students pursuing electrical/technical degrees, with potential for full-time opportunities upon successful internship performance and alignment with Dominion Energy’s pathways.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at a 2- or 4-year school pursuing a technical degree.
• GPA of 2.5 or higher required.
• Anticipated graduation Winter 2027 or later.
• Weight limit on equipment: 290 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret electrical design drawings.
• Assist with infrared scans and instrument checkout.
• Participate in high-voltage diagnostic testing and relay testing.
• Support testing of protection systems and control circuits.
• Shadow technicians to learn substation operations.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Math aptitude

Teamwork

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Education

Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Electromechanical Technology

Electronics Technology

Instrumentation Technology

Mechatronic Technology

2.5 GPA or higher

Winter 2027 graduation or later

Job description

Dominion Energy is seeking multiple System Protection Technician Interns for Summer 2027 at our Herndon and Loudoun, VA offices. This hands-on internship offers exposure to substation equipment, protective relays, and diagnostics while working with System Protection Technicians.

Ideal for students pursuing electrical/technical degrees, with potential for full-time opportunities upon successful internship performance and alignment with Dominion Energy’s pathways.