About the role#
We are hiring three full-time summer interns for 2027 to join our Regulatory Programs engineering group. These roles offer the potential for part-time employment during the academic semester. You will work under the mentorship of experienced fleet engineers to support our nuclear power plant sites. Please note that we cannot provide visa sponsorship for this position.
What you'll do#
- Support nuclear power plant sites with Engineering Program management to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Evaluate existing program and license conditions to identify and implement maintenance efficiencies.
- Respond to emergent issues and troubleshoot technical problems.
- Attend site meetings to discuss program health, system challenges, and proposed changes.
- Perform field walkdowns to evaluate equipment and hazards.
- Provide support across the fleet in disciplines such as Fire Protection, In-Service Testing, Maintenance Rule, Equipment Qualification, and Cyber Security.
- Develop long-term projects and review plant changes for program impacts.
What you'll need#
- Working toward a four-year ABET accredited Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Nuclear Engineering, or holding a BS degree while pursuing an MS in an ABET accredited program.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Ability to operate personal and workstation computers.
- Skill in defining problems, collecting information, evaluating data, and developing solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively both in a team and independently.
Location & details#
- Positions are available in Waterford, CT, and Glen Allen, VA.
- This is an on-site, paid internship for Summer 2027.
- The role in Waterford, CT requires unescorted access to a nuclear power plant.
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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