About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in the Dominion Energy South Carolina Transmission Operations Center. You will work on-site in Cayce, South Carolina, during the Summer 2027 term. This is a full-time, paid position.
What you'll do#
- Plan and analyze electric transmission system facility outages.
- Prepare and maintain operator displays.
- Assist with operator training programs.
- Support various control room projects.
- Contribute to Renewable Operations initiatives.
- Perform field work as required, which may involve travel and working outside of standard business hours.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an ABET Accredited Bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum GPA of 2.5.
- An expected graduation date of 2028 or later.
- Strong computer skills, including the ability to learn and use AutoCAD, GIS, and Microsoft Office.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable transportation and the ability to live within a reasonable commuting distance of the work location.
- The physical ability to move about freely to perform field work.
- Note: Dominion Energy does not provide visa sponsorship or transfer for this position.
Location & details#
- Location: Cayce, South Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
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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