Intern - Associate Engineer (Grid Resiliency)

Dominion Energy; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Vacation

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus eligibility

Sick leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

Dominion Energy is seeking a summer engineering intern to support the Grid Resiliency and Underground team. The role involves integration analysis, documenting workflows, and data quality initiatives that improve distribution grid visibility and reliability.

You will gain hands-on experience with electric utility operations and data-driven tools, with exposure to SQL, Python, and Power BI as applicable. The internship emphasizes safety, collaboration, and professional ethics while supporting

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Interest in electric utility operations and smart grid technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools; experience in SQL, Python or Power BI is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of the reliability analysis platform and related systems.
• Assist in documenting system interfaces, data flows and business processes supporting the platform implementation.
• Review existing workflows and identify opportunities for process improvement and standardization.
• Validate incoming data and perform data quality checks to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Investigate data anomalies and work with engineering, IT and business stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Assist in developing report and dashboards to track integration and data quality metrics.
• Participate in testing functionalities, integrations and system enhancements.
• Present findings and recommendations to the project team throughout the tenure of the internship.

Tools

SQL

Python

Power BI

Job description

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Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

Job Summary

The summer intern will support continuous improvement of Dominion Energy’s Grid Resiliency and Underground team by assisting with integration analysis, business process documentation, workflow evaluation, and data quality initiatives. This role provides hands-on experience with in electric utility operations and data-driven tools to improve distribution grid visibility, reliability, and operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop an understanding of the reliability analysis platform and related systems
• Assist in documenting system interfaces, data flows and business processes supporting the platform implementation
• Review existing workflows and identify opportunities for process improvement and standardization
• Validate incoming data and perform data quality checks to ensure consistency and accuracy
• Investigate data anomalies and work with engineering, IT and business stakeholders to resolve issues
• Assist in developing report and dashboards to track integration and data quality metrics
• Participate in testing functionalities, integrations and system enhancements.
• Present findings and recommendations to the project team throughout the tenure of the internship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering or a related field.
• Interest in electric utility operations, smart grid technologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with data analytics tools; experience in SQL, Python or Power BI is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

The position requires a solid understanding of related engineering principles and the ability to apply academic knowledge to real-life scenarios.

The engineering intern should possess:

• Solid engineering skills commensurate with grade level
• An inquisitive nature and curiosity
• Ability to follow written and verbal procedures
• Strong professional ethics
• Oral and written communication skills, including technical writing
• Planning, organizing, and project management skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in software programs
• Analytical and abstract thinking skills
• Ability to apply engineering theories and concepts to industrial problems

Education Requirements

• Must be pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited Engineering program.
• Must have cumulative GPA above 2.5.
• Prefer rising sophomores and juniors with an anticipated graduation date between May 2028 or later.

A valid driver’s license is required.

Test Description

No Testing Required

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What You'll Get

Hourly Rate:

$25.00 - $37.00

The hourly rate listed is the rate we anticipate paying for this position. If a range is listed, the actual hourly rate offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate's degree type, academic major, and/or school classification (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior).

At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance. To learn more about our benefits, click here: Dombenefits.com

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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