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Graduate Intern - Engineer - ET Operational Standards

Dominion Energy

GLEN ALLEN, VAInternship$37–42/hrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$37–42/hr
Location
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Internship
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Master's degree

Job overview

This graduate internship is based in Dominion Energy’s Electric Transmission Operations Engineering Support Team. Working with a mentor, the intern will learn about large electrical equipment and support FACTS device model verification, stakeholder collaboration, and field initiatives. The role is intended for a graduate engineering student and requires a graduation date of Fall 2027 or later and a GPA of at least 3.0.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Engineering KnowledgePlanningProject ManagementOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationTechnical WritingAnalytical ThinkingProblem SolvingTime ManagementWork PlanningOrganizationMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelOffice 365Independent WorkTeamwork

Qualifications

Graduate Engineering StudentGPA 3.0+

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Graduate Intern - Engineer - ET Operational Standards

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.

Job Summary

This internship is based in the Electric Transmission Operations Engineering Support Team, within the Electric Transmission organization. Working with a mentor, the intern will learn the basic concepts of large electrical equipment (transformers, breakers, switches, instrument transformers). Through the use of tools such as technical resources (e.g. IEEE Standards), Excel and other Microsoft Applications.

The intern will work to:

  • Continue the development of a post-event model verification program for FACTS devices.

  • Produce proposals and recommendations to support internal stakeholder collaboration and data exchange, enhancing asset management excellence. This includes assisting the experienced FACTS team with ongoing initiatives.

  • Participate in site walkdowns and assist with field initiatives under the guidance of experienced FACTS team members.

  • Learn and embrace Dominion Energy’s culture of safety, ethics, and inclusion.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience that are required for entry into this job include the following:

Graduate engineering student.

Knowledge of engineering theories, principles, and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related field.

  • Strong planning and project management skills.

  • Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing).

  • Demonstrated ability to think analytically and solve complex problems.

  • Proven time management, work planning and organizational skills.

  • Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and other Office 365 applications.

  • Effective in both independent and team work environments.

Education Requirements

Level of study: Graduate (Masters or PhD)

Field of study: Engineering

Preferred Discipline(s): ABET Accredited Engineering Degree - Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering

Must have a graduation date of Fall 2027 or later.

Must have a 3.0 GPA or above.

Test Description

No Testing Required

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

What You'll Get

Hourly Rate:

$37.00 - $42.00

The hourly rate listed is the rate we anticipate paying for this position. If a range is listed, the actual hourly rate offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate's degree type, academic major, and/or school classification (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior).

At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance. To learn more about our benefits, click here:

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

You can experience the excitement of our company – it's the difference between taking a job and starting a career.

Top 3 Reasons to Work at Dominion Energy

1. Great Work Life Balance

About Dominion Energy

I am your warm cup of coffee in the morning and I light your home at night. I am the cool breeze from your A/C on the hottest day in summer, and the red coil that heats your soup pot on a frigid winter’s day. I am sustainable, reliable and affordable.

I am not just any energy… I am Dominion Energy.

We're transforming the way we do business to build a more sustainable future for the planet, our customers, our team and our industry. We're shaping the future of energy in America.

Join us!

Facts:

·17,000 employees

·Headquarters: Richmond, VA

·18 states in the US

·$100 billion of assets

·Nearly $35 million in charitable contributions

·100,000+ volunteer hours recorded in the community

Our Commitment to Net Zero

Dominion Energy is committed to helping address climate change. We have cut emissions sharply as we aim for Net Zero carbon and methane emissions by 2050. Learn more at.

Nearest Major Market: Richmond

How this job compares

Set against the 2,007 open Engineering Intern jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$37–42/hr
  • Virginia median$23–29/hr36 hourly ranges
  • US median$23–30/hr990 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $39.50/hr, is 53% above the Virginia median midpoint ($26/hr) — in the top quarter of Engineering Intern hourly ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 74 open Engineering Intern jobs in Virginia and 2,007 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
Engineering Intern postings that state a minimum ask for 0 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 0 to 1 year (34 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a master's degree; 25 of the 2,007 open Engineering Intern jobs (1%) ask for a master's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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