Intern - Engineer - Electric Distribution Coordination & Protection
Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.
Job Summary
Dominion Energy is excited to offer an opportunity for a 2026 Summer Intern to perform Engineer tasks supporting the Electric Distribution Coordination & Protection team.
This internship provides distribution protection support to the Electric Distribution Grid Planning organization. Working with a mentor, the intern will learn the basic concepts of electric distribution protection, reliability, operations, constructions, standards, and design. Using modeling and other software, the intern will assist with the creation of protective device settings and calculations as well as sizing portion equipment. Moreover, other tasks maybe assigned associated with distribution protection. The intern will be expected to learn and understand Dominion Energy’s corporate culture of safety, ethics, excellence, embrace change, and one Dominion Energy.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
- Introduction to engineering concepts and fundamentals.
- An inquisitive nature, an ability to follow written and verbal directions, and strong professional ethics.
- Personal computer software applications including Microsoft Office.
- Verbal, written and interpersonal communication; time management and organization; math and technical aptitude.
- Effectively interact and work in a team environment; attention to detail; understand and apply workflow process.
Education Requirements
- Enrolled in an undergraduate 4-year Electrical engineering degree from an ABET accredited Electrical Engineering program based on the year that the engineering program was accredited by ABET.
- Students should have an expected graduation date of Spring 2027 or later.
- Must have a 2.5 GPA or greater.
Other Working Conditions
- Up to 75% office and up to 25% outside
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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