Intern - Engineer - Electric Distribution Data Center Grid Planning (SHPE)

Thomas F. Farrell II Building 

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.

 

We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

 

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Job Summary

This job posting is a part of the 2024 SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) National Convention. Interviews will be conducted in-person at the conference in Anaheim, CA starting October 31st – November 2nd. 

 

Dominion Energy is excited to offer an opportunity for a 2025 Summer Intern to perform Engineer tasks supporting the Electric Distribution Data Center Grid Planning team. 

 

This internship provides Electric Distribution Data Center Grid Planning support within the Electric Distribution Grid Planning organization. Working with a mentor, the intern will learn the basic concepts of electric distribution planning, reliability, operations, constructions, standards, and design. Using modeling and other software, the intern will assist with load calculations, data entry and validation, project proposal preparation, cost estimating, and other tasks associated with planning to connect new data center customers to the electric distribution grid. 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

• Enrolled in a 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 a graduation date of spring 2026 or later.
• Must have a 2.5 GPA or greater.
• Introduction to engineering concepts and fundamentals.
• 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.
• Up to 75% office and up to 25% outside
 

Education Requirements

Enrolled in a 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 2026 or later.
Must have a 2.5 GPA or greater.
 

Working Conditions

Office Work Environment 51-75%
Travel Up to 25%

Test Description

No Testing Required

 

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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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About Dominion Energy

I am your warm cup of coffee in the morning and I light your home at night. I am the cool breeze from your A/C on the hottest day in summer, and the red coil that heats your soup pot on a frigid winter’s day. I am sustainable, reliable and affordable.
 
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·17,000 employees
·Headquarters: Richmond, VA
·18 states in the US
·$100 billion of assets
·Nearly $35 million in charitable contributions
·100,000+ volunteer hours recorded in the community

Our Commitment to Net Zero

We’ve cut carbon emissions from our electric generation business by approximately 43% (since 2005) and methane emissions from our natural gas business by 32% (since 2010) — and we're just getting started. By growing wind, solar, and renewable natural gas and pursuing innovative technologies, we expect to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. We’ve also committed to reducing the emissions of our suppliers and customers — so we can all move forward together.


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