About the role#
The Electric Transmission Surveying Services internship provides hands-on experience with land surveying and geospatial tasks for transmission lines, substations, and related infrastructure. You will work under the supervision of experienced personnel to apply your academic knowledge to real-world projects. This role involves a mix of research, data organization, and technical documentation, with opportunities to observe field activities.
What you'll do#
- Research internal survey records, deeds, easements, plats, and right-of-way information.
- Organize and review survey data and perform basic computations.
- Prepare or update maps, drawings, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Support limited CAD and GIS assignments.
- Participate in supervised field activities to observe the collection and processing of geospatial data.
- Collaborate with the Survey Team and internal stakeholders such as engineering and construction.
- Maintain project records and communicate progress on assigned tasks.
- Follow all company safety requirements and technical procedures.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree or technical credential in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, Geomatics, Geography, GIS, Geospatial Science, or a related field.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Expected graduation date of Spring 2028 or later.
- Basic understanding of surveying, engineering, mapping, or GIS concepts.
- Ability to work in a team and follow instructions.
- Basic analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Commitment to safe work practices and accuracy.
Location & details#
- Location: Glen Allen, Virginia.
- Work Modality: Hybrid (3-2 schedule).
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: Dominion Energy does not 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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