Power Systems Transmission Planning Intern

Dominion Energy; Cayce (SC); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominion Energy is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern in Cayce, South Carolina for Summer 2027. You’ll gain hands-on experience supporting the planning, modeling, and operation of the transmission system under guidance of experienced engineers.

Responsibilities include maintaining models, assisting with generator interconnection studies, updating planning maps, and performing power flow and reliability studies.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of power systems concepts and engineering software
• GPA of 2.5 or higher; Fall 2027 to 2029 graduation window
• Must be pursuing a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited program

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

Analytical thinking

Strong computer skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Power World

PSSE

TARA

Microsoft Excel

Python

VBA

Job description

Dominion Energy is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern in Cayce, South Carolina for Summer 2027. You’ll gain hands-on experience supporting the planning, modeling, and operation of the transmission system under guidance of experienced engineers.

Responsibilities include maintaining models, assisting with generator interconnection studies, updating planning maps, and performing power flow and reliability studies.