Summer Transmission Engineering Intern

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

Job summary

Dominion Energy invites a highly motivated engineering student to join our Transmission Engineering team for a summer internship in Cayce, SC. You will gain hands-on exposure to surveying, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the electric transmission system.

You will work with engineers on real-world projects, develop technical skills, and learn Dominion Energy’s safety and reliability standards while supporting the grid and utility operations.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program ABET-accredited in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Graduating in 2028 or 2029 is required.

Responsibilities

• Support transmission engineering projects involving high-voltage (33kv - 230kV) transmission lines and facilities.
• Bill of material development and material requisitions.
• Assist with PLS-CADD design and AutoCAD drawings.
• Review encroachment and T&D joint-use requests.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Utilize engineering software and GIS tools to support project work.
• Participate in field visits to transmission lines, substations, and construction sites.
• Collaborate with engineers and operations teams on projects.

Skills

PLS-CADD

AutoCAD

GIS tools

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited Civil or Mechanical Engineering

GPA 3.0 or above

Graduation 2028 or 2029

Tools

MFAD

Job description

Dominion Energy invites a highly motivated engineering student to join our Transmission Engineering team for a summer internship in Cayce, SC. You will gain hands-on exposure to surveying, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the electric transmission system.

You will work with engineers on real-world projects, develop technical skills, and learn Dominion Energy’s safety and reliability standards while supporting the grid and utility operations.