Coop - Nondestructive Examination - Summer 2026-Summer 2027
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Job Summary
Co-op
We are currently seeking a full-time co-op student for the Summer 2026 (with subsequent co-op sessions in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027) in the Corporate Nuclear NDE group located at Dominion Energy's Innsbrook Technical Center in Glen Allen, VA. This will be a three-term co-op based upon performance.
Position Overview
The Corporate Nuclear Engineering NDE (Nondestructive Examination) group has responsibility for developing, maintaining, and implementing the fleet NDE Program to support the Dominion Energy nuclear plants in Virginia, Connecticut, and South Carolina. The fleet NDE Program provides a standardized method for establishing fleet NDE procedures, guidelines, processes, and direction to ensure a consistent approach for implementation of NDE at each site. The NDE Program includes NDE performed in support of ASME Section XI Preservice and Inservice Inspection, balance of plant (non-Section XI related), Flow Accelerated Corrosion, License Renewal, Subsequent License Renewal , engineering and maintenance requested examinations.
A co-op in NDE would assist the corporate NDE staff perform nondestructive examinations of power plant welds, components, and equipment during normal plant operation and outage situations for the Dominion Energy nuclear fleet. Travel to nuclear stations within the fleet is required to provide NDE support as needed, approximately half of the overall co-op period.
Position Success Factors
The most qualified candidate would have the skills and knowledge to properly perform specific calibrations, specific tests, and be able to follow approved nondestructive testing procedures under the direct guidance or supervision of an NDE Level II or NDE Level III examiner. The most qualified candidate will have had some exposure to performing nondestructive examinations in the Magnetic Particle (MT), Liquid Penetrant (PT), and Ultrasonic (UT) NDE methods. The most qualified candidate would demonstrate a strong ability to rapidly grasp new technical concepts and work either independently or as a group to meet challenging goals. The most qualified candidate would demonstrate an ability to collaborate effectively with a team and would demonstrate strong communication skills.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
- Professional orientation and effective interpersonal skills.
- Effective communication skills in both written and oral forms.
- Ability to work in teams or independently under own initiative.
- Ability to rapidly learn new concepts and maintain cognizance and control of multiple project tasks.
- Problem-solving skills, including demonstrated ability to define problems, collect information, evaluate data, draw valid conclusions, and develop solutions.
- Ability to effectively operate a personal computer and standard Microsoft applications. Professional orientation and effective interpersonal skills; effective communication skills in both written and oral forms; ability to work in teams or independently under own initiative.
Education Requirements
- Working toward an associate in applied science degree in Nondestructive Examination.
- As a minimum, completed training, equivalent to a SNT-TC-1A or CP-189 Level I examiner, in the PT, MT, and UT testing methods.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Must be graduating in the fall of 2027.
Test Description
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Other Information
We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.
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