Graduate Intern - Electric Transmission Planning - Strategic Modeling
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Job Summary
Dominion Energy is seeking a 2025 Graduate Student Summer Intern to be a part of the Electric Transmission Planning & Strategic Initiatives team. The selected candidate will provide technical support to the transmission modeling group. Candidates should have a strong electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science background and possess strong knowledge of engineering principles and practices. A working knowledge of software packages, programming languages, and automation systems such as PSS\E, Python, Power Gem’s TARA, ASPEN One-liner, etc., is also preferred.
Job activities may include:
- Power system modeling and analysis: steady state load flow studies, transient dynamic studies, and electromagnetic simulations
- Programming and software development
- Assisting in the development, maintenance, and enhancement of computer-based tools for the Electric Transmission Planning team
- Data mining and data analytics
- Power system network model validation, merging, and management.
- Development of detailed substation models
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
- Candidates must have a graduation date of Winter 2025 or Spring 2026.
- Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive a company vehicle.
- General understanding of AC/DC fundamentals, and including an understanding of three-phase power systems, the power grid, and the electric transmission system
- A working knowledge of and experience with programming and software development, especially with the Python programming language
- Must possess good communication skills, written and oral
- General knowledge and understanding of substation components and their functions
- Ability to read and interpret substation and transmission operating one-line diagrams, and relay functional drawings
- General understanding of the protection principles and practices for transmission lines, distribution feeders, and major substation equipment
- A working knowledge of analysis software packages such as PSS\E, Python, Power Gem’s TARA software, Aspen One-Liner, etc.
- Self-motivator who can work cooperatively in a team environment, but is comfortable independently seeking knowledge and information
Education Requirements
Must have earned a bachelor’s degree in an engineering field and be accepted to and working on a master’s degree in engineering (preferred fields include electrical engineering or computer engineering or computer science) from an ABET accredited Graduate-level Engineering program at a four year or post-graduate college or university.
- Candidates must have a graduation date of Winter 2025 or Spring 2026.
- Candidates must have a 3.2 minimum GPA.
- Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive a company vehicle.
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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 and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.
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