Intern - Associate Engineer (DERMS)

Dominion Energy•Richmond, VA

1d•$25 - $37

About The Position

The summer intern will support implementation and continuous improvement of Dominion Energy’s operational planning platform by assisting with integration analysis, business process documentation, workflow evaluation, and data quality initiatives. This role provides hands-on experience with in electric utility operations and distribution system planning using data-driven tools to improve distribution grid visibility, reliability, and operational decision-making.

Requirements

Must be pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering or a related field.
Must have completed their freshmen year with a cumulative GPA above 2.5 at an ABET-accredited university.
A valid driver's license is required.
Solid engineering skills commensurate with grade level
An inquisitive nature and curiosity
Ability to follow written and verbal procedures
Strong professional ethics
Oral and written communication skills, including technical writing
Planning, organizing, and project management skills
Effective decision-making skills
Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
Basic computer skills and proficiency in software programs
Analytical and abstract thinking skills
Ability to apply engineering theories and concepts to industrial problems

Nice To Haves

Pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering or a related field.
Interest in electric utility operations, smart grid technologies, DER integration or power systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with data analytics tools; experience in SQL, Python or Power BI is a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Prefer rising sophomores and juniors with an anticipated graduation date between May 2028 or later.

Responsibilities

Develop an understanding of the reliability analysis platform and its integration with, DERMS and related systems
Assist in documenting system interfaces, data flows and business processes supporting the platform implementation
Review existing workflows and identify opportunities for process improvement and standardization
Validate incoming data and perform data quality checks to ensure consistency and accuracy
Investigate data anomalies and work with engineering, IT and business stakeholders to resolve issues
Assist in developing report and dashboards to track integration and data quality metrics
Participate in testing functionalities, integrations and system enhancements.
Assist in user acceptance testing (UAT), issue tracking and documentation of test results
Present findings and recommendations to the project team throughout the tenure of the internship