Substation Design Engineer Intern

Dominion Energy; Glen Allen (VA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Bonus eligibility

Sick leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

Dominion Energy offers a Substation Physical Engineering and Design Internship to gain hands-on experience in electric transmission/substation projects. You will work with engineers and project managers to develop substation design packages, learn from field visits, and contribute to safety and technical evaluations.

Ideal for full‑time students with ABET-aligned majors, a Spring 2027 or later graduation, and a minimum 2.5 GPA. The role features a hybrid 3-2 schedule and an hourly pay of $22–$28.

Qualifications

• Strong time management and ability to plan and organize work independently.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including technical writing.
• Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems.
• Basic knowledge of engineering concepts, fundamentals and theory.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with 3D modeling of a data center substation using Autodesk Inventor.
• Participate in substation field visits and engineering studies.
• Support design and technical evaluations, and shadow other design groups.
• Develop and present safety topics during staff meetings.
• Perform root cause analyses from field issues.

Education

ABET accredited Electrical Engineering or related program

ABET accredited Preparation Engineering Program

2.5 GPA or higher

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Dominion Energy offers a Substation Physical Engineering and Design Internship to gain hands-on experience in electric transmission/substation projects. You will work with engineers and project managers to develop substation design packages, learn from field visits, and contribute to safety and technical evaluations.

Ideal for full‑time students with ABET-aligned majors, a Spring 2027 or later graduation, and a minimum 2.5 GPA. The role features a hybrid 3-2 schedule and an hourly pay of $22–$28.