About the role#
This internship supports the implementation and improvement of the Dominion Energy operational planning platform. You will gain hands-on experience with electric utility operations and distribution system planning. The role focuses on using data-driven tools to improve distribution grid visibility and operational decision-making.
What you'll do#
- Learn the reliability analysis platform and how it integrates with DERMS and related systems.
- Document system interfaces, data flows, and business processes.
- Evaluate existing workflows to find opportunities for standardization and improvement.
- Perform data quality checks and validate incoming data for accuracy.
- Investigate data anomalies by collaborating with engineering, IT, and business stakeholders.
- Build reports and dashboards to track data quality and integration metrics.
- Participate in system testing, including user acceptance testing and issue tracking.
- Present your findings and recommendations to the project team throughout the summer.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering.
- Completed your freshman year with a cumulative GPA above 2.5 at an ABET-accredited university.
- Interest in smart grid technologies, electric utility operations, or DER integration.
- Solid engineering skills appropriate for your grade level.
- Analytical and abstract thinking skills with the ability to apply engineering theories to industrial problems.
- Strong communication skills and professional ethics.
- Ability to organize tasks, manage projects, and make effective decisions.
- Proficiency with basic computer software.
- Experience with SQL, Python, or Power BI is a plus.
- A valid driver's license.
- Rising sophomores and juniors are preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Richmond, Virginia.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time.
- Compensation: $25.00 - $37.00 per hour, depending on academic major and school classification.
- Note: Dominion Energy cannot provide visa sponsorship for this position.
About Dominion Energy
Dominion Energy is a public utility company based in Richmond, Virginia. It provides regulated electricity to 3.6 million customers across Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The company also supplies natural gas to 500,000 customers in South Carolina. It operates as a developer of offshore wind and solar power and produces carbon-free electricity in New England.
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