Intern - Solar Projects Engineer

Dominion Energy•Richmond, VA

1d•$29 - $37•Hybrid

About The Position

Dominion Energy is looking for an intern for the Solar Project Construction group. This intern will apply technical and project management skills to the large-scale buildout of Virginia solar renewable infrastructure to meet the rising demand for energy across the region. The group is responsible for managing solar projects from development and design through procurement, permitting, construction, and closeout. Position is primarily stationed out of the downtown Richmond, VA office with opportunities to visit local solar project construction sites throughout the term. Candidate will have opportunities to learn and become familiar with: • Project Management: oversight of scope and schedule and coordination with key internal stakeholders (e.g., Business Development, Real Estate, Safety, Project Controls, Operations, and Environmental). • Technical aspects of solar site design: performing reviews of preliminary site environmental and cultural studies, civil site plans, stormwater design, electrical distribution, equipment qualification/selection, and solar array layouts. • Risk evaluation: identifying potential risk events, determining project impacts, and developing mitigation strategies. • Permitting: tasks required to obtain zoning and land disturbance permits to begin construction. • Contract Management: oversight of contracted engineering products and/or verifying construction adherence to the site design during construction.

Requirements

Possess an understanding of basic project tracking tools and applications
Possess basic analytical and conceptual thinking
Basic knowledge and experience in reviewing and interpreting technical drawings
Knowledge of basic engineering theory, logic, and multi-system interactions
Ability to research, evaluate problems, and make well-reasoned recommendations
Must have a strong desire to learn and motivation to complete activities and drive for technical solutions
Can utilize clear verbal and written communications to diverse groups and audiences
Must work well in a team environment including internal and external customers/stakeholders
Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive a company vehicle
Must be enrolled in an Engineering degree program from an ABET accredited Engineering program at a four year or post-graduate college or university.
Graduation date of Fall 2028 or later
Candidates must have a 3.0 minimum GPA

Nice To Haves

General Engineering
Civil
Environmental
Mechanical
Electrical
Systems
Chemical
Controls Engineering

Responsibilities

Oversight of scope and schedule and coordination with key internal stakeholders (e.g., Business Development, Real Estate, Safety, Project Controls, Operations, and Environmental).
Performing reviews of preliminary site environmental and cultural studies, civil site plans, stormwater design, electrical distribution, equipment qualification/selection, and solar array layouts.
Identifying potential risk events, determining project impacts, and developing mitigation strategies.
Tasks required to obtain zoning and land disturbance permits to begin construction.
Oversight of contracted engineering products and/or verifying construction adherence to the site design during construction.