About the role#
This internship supports the Transmission Owner Strategy group. You will represent Electric Transmission business interests within Regional Transmission Organization stakeholder processes and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The role focuses on understanding wholesale electricity markets, transmission expansion, operations, and project execution.
What you'll do#
- Cover RTO stakeholder committees, subcommittees, task forces, and forums.
- Monitor regulatory and policy changes while creating informational briefings for business unit leaders.
- Research and analyze transmission policy to determine how rule changes affect the company.
- Help staff develop corporate positions on RTO planning and strategic obligations.
- Collaborate with the FERC policy team and electric market policy team to drive strategic initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelors degree program with an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2028 or later.
- A GPA of 3.2 or greater.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and abstract thinking skills.
- Effective written, oral, and presentation abilities.
- Proficiency with PC applications and the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to perform research and manage multiple tasks independently.
- Resourcefulness and comfort with ambiguity.
Location & details#
- Location: Glen Allen, Virginia.
- Work Modality: Hybrid (3-2 schedule).
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: Dominion Energy cannot provide work 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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