Transmission Planning Engineer Intern Grid Reliability

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

Job summary

Dominion Energy South Carolina is offering an Electrical Engineering Intern position in Cayce for Summer 2027. You will assist in planning, modeling, and operation of the electric transmission system while gaining hands-on experience alongside seasoned engineers.

The role focuses on grid reliability, generator interconnections, and planning studies, with exposure to tools like Power World, PSSE, and TARA. This internship provides mentorship and practical utility experience.

Qualifications

• Must be in process of obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Graduation date Fall 2027 to 2029.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update transmission system models and databases.
• Assist with generator interconnection study documentation and reports.
• Update transmission system maps and planning cases as needed.
• Support power flow, contingency, and reliability studies.
• Analyze and validate transmission data and results.
• Prepare technical documentation and engineering reports.

Skills

Engineering software

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering BS

Tools

Power World

PSSE

TARA

Excel

Python

Job description

Dominion Energy South Carolina is offering an Electrical Engineering Intern position in Cayce for Summer 2027. You will assist in planning, modeling, and operation of the electric transmission system while gaining hands-on experience alongside seasoned engineers.

The role focuses on grid reliability, generator interconnections, and planning studies, with exposure to tools like Power World, PSSE, and TARA. This internship provides mentorship and practical utility experience.