Transmission Planning Intern: Power Systems Impact

Dominion Energy; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits

401k contributions

Job summary

Dominion Energy’s Graduate Intern - Electric Transmission Planning program offers hands-on experience supporting transmission expansion studies and participation in the PJM Regional Transmission Expansion Planning Process (RTEPP).

The role involves engineering analysis, collaboration with ET Planning and Operations teams, and preparing project scopes and presentations for internal and external approvals, with a focus on reliability and clean energy goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and acceptance to a master’s or Ph.D. program (preferred fields: electrical engineering with a power systems concentration, computer engineering, or mechanical with energy systems).
• Minimum GPA 3.2.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating transmission system needs and developing expansion plans.
• Collaborate with internal ET Planning, Operations Engineering, Substation Execution teams and external stakeholders (PJM, distribution companies).
• Support development of transmission solutions for substations, data centers, and generator interconnections.
• Contribute to competitive FERC Order 1000 processes with innovative, cost-effective solutions.
• Prepare project scopes, justifications, and presentations for approvals.

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering program

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

GPA 3.2 minimum

Job description

Dominion Energy’s Graduate Intern - Electric Transmission Planning program offers hands-on experience supporting transmission expansion studies and participation in the PJM Regional Transmission Expansion Planning Process (RTEPP).

The role involves engineering analysis, collaboration with ET Planning and Operations teams, and preparing project scopes and presentations for internal and external approvals, with a focus on reliability and clean energy goals.