Intern - ET Engineer/engineer Tech Spec

Intern - Et Engineer/Engineer Tech Spec

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.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

Job Summary

Are you ready to power your future? Dominion Energy Virginia's Electric Transmission (ET) team is looking for motivated and curious engineering students to join us for an exciting, hands-on internship experience in summer 2026!

All internships are on-site and will be located at one of the following office locations: Innsbrook in Glen Allen, VA, Magnolia System Operations Center in Richmond, VA, or Virginia Field Offices in (Petersburg, Midlothian, South Boston, Portsmouth, Fredericksburg, or Herndon.)

Electric Transmission is responsible for the long-term planning, engineering, construction, and operations of the high voltage electric grid system operated from 69kV to 500kV. The grid is accountable for transmitting electricity from state of the art solar and wind facilities, integrating those technologies into the energy portfolio, and delivering the power to our many 2.7 million customers including the world's largest cluster of internet data centers.

The departments that are hiring include, but not limited to:

• System Protection – Responsible for the design, modeling, and development of protective relay applications.
• ET Planning – Responsible for short-term and long-term strategic planning initiatives.
• Operational Engineering Support – Responsible for ensuring compliance and maximizing reliability, and for providing operational support during planned and emergent activities.
• System Operations Center (SOC) – Responsible for supporting DE's evolving electric transmission grid.
• Transmission & Substation Engineering – Responsible for designing transmission lines and substation facilities in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner.
• Field Operations – Responsible for protecting the flow of power and the equipment that drives it.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• Strong time management skills with the ability to independently plan and organize work assignments.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including technical writing.
• Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems.
• Basic knowledge of engineering concepts, fundamentals and theory;
• Equally effective with working independently or in a team environment.
• Knowledge of basic system protection practices and relays
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations, and practices.

Education Requirements

Candidate must be a full-time student, majoring in ABET accredited Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related program, OR majoring in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Chemical, Engineering Technology or related program (non-ABET-accredited).

Must have an anticipated graduation date of Winter 2026 or later.

Must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher.

Test Description

No Testing Required

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

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.

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.