Nuclear Coop - Summer 2027 and additional terms

Dominion Energy • GLEN ALLEN, VA

8d • $23 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Dominion Energy’s Nuclear Analysis & Fuel and Regulatory Assurance department is seeking a Virginia Commonwealth University student for a Summer 2027 cooperative position with the potential to work part time in following semesters. The position is with the Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) group at Dominion Energy’s Innsbrook Technical Center in Glen Allen, Virginia.

The PRA group develops, maintains, and applies PRA models in support of Dominion’s nuclear plants in Virginia, Connecticut, and South Carolina. These models evaluate how a plant responds to events, accounting for plant system designs and operator actions, and assess the risk importance of systems and components. The resulting insights support improvements to the safety and efficiency of plant operations and maintenance.

The student will assist engineers with PRA model development, maintenance, and application. The role may also involve plant walkdowns. The strongest candidates will have a solid mathematics and statistics background, learn technical concepts quickly, work independently or collaboratively, communicate effectively, and be able to learn detailed plant systems and PRA modeling methods.

This is a safety-sensitive position subject to random drug testing. The candidate must qualify for unescorted access to Dominion nuclear sites. The role may involve access to information subject to 10 CFR 810 and U.S. export controls. Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

Requirements

• Must be working toward a four-year degree in Nuclear Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with a Nuclear concentration from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• Must be graduating in fall 2028 or later.
• Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Demonstrate professional orientation and effective interpersonal skills, with effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in teams or independently under own initiative.
• Ability to rapidly learn new concepts and maintain cognizance and control of multiple project tasks.
• Knowledge of fundamental nuclear, mechanical, and electrical theory.
• Problem-solving skills, including the ability to define problems, collect information, evaluate data, draw valid conclusions, and develop solutions.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and standard Microsoft applications effectively.
• Qualify for unescorted access to Dominion nuclear sites.
• Must be eligible to work without visa or employment authorization sponsorship or transfer from Dominion Energy.

Nice To Haves

• Previous exposure to probabilistic risk assessment concepts.
• Programming skills in languages such as FORTRAN or Visual Basic, or experience with database programs such as Microsoft Access.
• Strong background in mathematics and statistics.
• Ability to learn detailed plant systems and PRA modeling methods.

Responsibilities

• Support PRA engineers in activities related to PRA model development, maintenance, and application.
• Participate in plant walkdowns as needed to support model development.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits with 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern