Intern - Project Construction Civil Engineer

Dominion Energy • Richmond, VA

7d • $27 - $29

About The Position

Dominion Energy is seeking an Engineering Intern to support the Project Construction team and its Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) program. The intern will be based with the project at Chesterfield Power Station and support engineering, permitting, and construction activities across projects at Chesterfield, Bremo, Possum Point, and potentially Chesapeake. Current project work includes active excavation at Chesterfield and construction of a water treatment facility at Possum Point.

The intern may support multiple stages of major projects, including large-scale excavation, excavation dewatering, water treatment, material processing, transportation by truck and rail, scheduling, project controls, project management, construction activities, commissioning, and transition to commercial operation. The role provides a team-based opportunity to build engineering skills through field experience on a large civil project with significant electrical and mechanical components.

The intern will provide technical input in an engineering discipline such as civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, or controls engineering; may help create scope documents; review detailed engineering drawings for technical scope inclusion and construction adherence; and assist lead engineers with researching and answering technical questions. The intern will apply fundamental engineering principles to calculations, analysis, research, and problem-solving, learn methods for evaluating options and making recommendations, and coordinate with experienced engineers, environmental personnel, and site teams. The position requires a significant portion of the day working in the field. Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an engineering degree program at an ABET-accredited four-year college or university.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Must be a hard-working individual willing to spend a significant part of the day in the field gaining hands-on experience.
• Must work well in a team environment with internal and external personnel.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive a company vehicle.
• Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Civil Engineering is a preferred major.
• Expected graduation date from Spring 2028 through Fall 2029.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering, permitting, and construction activities for CCR program projects at Chesterfield, Bremo, Possum Point, and possibly Chesapeake.
• Support project stages and activities including excavation, dewatering, water treatment, material processing, transportation, scheduling, project controls, project management, construction, commissioning, and transition to commercial operation.
• Provide technical input in civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, or controls engineering through project construction and execution.
• Assist with creating scope documents based on input from supervisors or technical leads.
• Review detailed engineering drawings to verify technical scope inclusion and construction adherence during field implementation.
• Research and help answer technical questions at the request of lead engineers.
• Perform calculations, analysis, research tasks, and problem-solving using fundamental engineering principles.
• Coordinate with internal engineers, environmental personnel, and site teams.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits, including coverage for families and domestic partners.
• Vacation.
• Retirement plans, including 401(k) contributions and matching.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Sick leave.
• Disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern