About the role#
The Nuclear Analysis and Fuel and Regulatory Assurance department is hiring a coop student for the Probabilistic Risk Assessment group. This role is based at the Innsbrook Technical Center in Glen Allen, Virginia. You will support engineers in developing, maintaining, and applying models that evaluate plant response and safety. These models account for plant system designs and operator actions to help improve the safety and efficiency of nuclear power stations.
What you'll do#
- Assist engineers with the development, maintenance, and application of PRA models.
- Participate in plant walkdowns to support model development as needed.
- Learn detailed plant systems and PRA modeling methods.
- Work independently or within a team to meet project goals.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a four-year Nuclear Engineering or Mechanical Engineering program with a Nuclear concentration at an ABET accredited institution.
- Expected graduation date of fall 2028 or later.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Knowledge of fundamental nuclear, mechanical, and electrical theory.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to operate standard Microsoft applications.
- Professional orientation with effective written and oral communication skills.
- Exposure to PRA concepts, FORTRAN, Visual Basic, or Microsoft Access is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Glen Allen, Virginia.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time position.
- This role is safety-sensitive and subject to random drug testing.
- Candidates must qualify for unescorted access to nuclear sites.
- 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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