Intern - System Grid Planning

Dominion Energy • Richmond, VA

22h • $23 - $37 • Hybrid

About The Position

Dominion Energy is seeking a purpose-driven intern to join their Distribution System Grid Planning department. This internship is designed for students building a foundation in electrical engineering, power systems, data analysis, or a related technical discipline. The successful candidate will support the department by assisting with defined engineering tasks, research, data organization, modeling support, and documentation in support of long-range distribution grid planning activities. The team provides technical support for Grid Planning, Grid Resiliency, Grid Modernization, and Integrated Distribution Planning activities by supporting system studies, analyses, and modeling used to evaluate distribution grid needs. Candidates should have an interest in electrical engineering, electric power systems, utility infrastructure, data analytics, or grid modernization. Coursework or project experience related to power systems is preferred, but the role is intended to provide a supervised learning opportunity for students early in their engineering career. The position offers a hybrid work schedule (one week in the office, one week of teleworking).

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Analytics, or another related technical discipline.
• Interest in electric power systems, utility infrastructure, distribution planning, renewable energy, DERs, reliability, or grid modernization.
• Foundational understanding of engineering principles, mathematics, data analysis, or technical problem solving.
• Ability to interpret technical information, ask thoughtful questions, and apply feedback to assigned work.
• Planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including technical writing.
• Ability to think analytically and solve problems with guidance.
• Equally effective working independently on assigned tasks or in a team environment.
• Ability to process information and manage multiple priorities.
• Must be dedicated to continuous improvement, safety, learning, and professional development.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or project experience related to power systems is preferred.
• Experience with Excel, Power BI, Python, GIS, or power system modeling software is a plus, but not required.
• FE/EIT interest or future pursuit is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with distribution system studies, including load flow, voltage, reliability, and time-series analysis under the guidance of experienced team members
• Support data collection, validation, and organization for distribution grid load and DER forecasting
• Help maintain planning models, spreadsheets, maps, dashboards, and technical documentation used to evaluate distribution grid needs
• Assist with long range plan development by supporting research, data review, and documentation of projected distribution grid needs
• Analyze basic infrastructure interdependencies related to thermal, voltage, and reliability criteria with guidance from engineers or technical specialists
• Perform/support evaluation, design, engineering, and support activities related to traditional utility solutions and non-wires alternatives
• Research industry practices, emerging technologies, grid modernization strategies, and related planning topics
• Participate in team meetings, technical discussions, field or office learning opportunities, and process improvement efforts
• Develop technical communication skills through summaries, presentations, and documentation of assigned work
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners
• vacation
• retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• bonus eligibility
• sick leave
• disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern