About the role#
The Fault Analysis team works to ensure electric grid reliability by analyzing system events around the clock. As an intern, you will work with a supervisor or senior engineer mentor to gain experience in power systems, substation communications, and software development. This role involves a mix of field work and office tasks to support transmission operations and operational decision-making.
What you'll do#
- Set up and commission monitoring equipment.
- Design wiring standards for new equipment.
- Provide fault location analysis for Electric Transmission stakeholders.
- Support substation communications with the Regional Operations Center and System Operations Center SCADA systems.
- Develop software applications, tools, and dashboards to support transmission operations.
- Create and maintain business-critical applications, including designing APIs and automated workflows.
- Collaborate with Distribution Engineering and manufacturers on monitoring technology pilot projects.
- Assist with database administration, including troubleshooting, testing, and performance optimization.
- Draft technical documentation, user guides, and support materials.
- Participate in safety, training, and human performance initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor's degree program for Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering at an ABET accredited university.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Basic knowledge of electrical engineering principles such as power systems and transmission equipment.
- Familiarity with software development concepts and experience with C#, Python, JavaScript, or SQL.
- Experience with source control tools like Git.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret technical data.
- Familiarity with relational databases, APIs, and data visualization techniques.
Location & details#
- Location: Glen Allen, Virginia.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
About Dominion Energy
Dominion Energy is a public utility company based in Richmond, Virginia. It provides regulated electricity to 3.6 million customers across Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The company also supplies natural gas to 500,000 customers in South Carolina. It operates as a developer of offshore wind and solar power and produces carbon-free electricity in New England.
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