Intern - Fault Analysis and Tech Solutions

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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.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

The selected Engineering Intern will assist the Fault Analysis team in Richmond, Virginia.

Fault Analysis ensures electric grid reliability by analyzing system events 24/7 using a combination of technical skills including data processing, software development, and engineering principles. Our strategically deployed monitoring equipment and in-house diagnostic tools enable teams across Dominion Energy to expedite restoration of service, direct fact-finding investigations, and facilitate NERC compliance activities.

A supervisor or senior engineer mentor will provide the intern with structured assignments designed to develop fundamental engineering knowledge, awareness of industry techniques and practices, and familiarity with power systems equipment. These projects may include components addressing electrical engineering, substation communications, computer programming, and Operations Technology Solutions (OTS) application development.

Fault Analysis Engineering Intern projects may include:

• Assist with setup and commissioning of monitoring equipment.
• Design a wiring standard for new equipment under the supervision of system protection engineers and field technicians.
• Assist Power Delivery personnel with data requests and operational analysis.
• Provide fault location analysis for Electric Transmission stakeholders.
• Support substation communications with the Regional Operations Center (ROC) and System Operations Center (SOC) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance automation of data retrieval and data analytics.
• Develop a new application to install directly on monitoring devices to remotely control and monitor health.
• Collaborate with Distribution Engineering and equipment manufacturers on the design and implementation of new monitoring technology pilot projects.
• Develop software applications, tools, and dashboards that support transmission operations, fault analysis, and operational decision-making.
• Enhance and maintain existing business-critical applications while supporting development and testing of new features and functionality.
• Design APIs, system integrations, and automated workflows that improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and streamline operational processes.
• Support database and application administration activities including monitoring, troubleshooting, testing, deployment, and performance optimization.
• Create technical documentation, user guides, and support materials that promote knowledge sharing, user adoption, and continuous improvement.
• Support safety, training, and human performance initiatives.
• Basic knowledge of electrical engineering principles, including power systems, substations, and transmission equipment gained through academic coursework or self-study.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical data and identify trends or anomalies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and the ability to learn new engineering and data management tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively document and present technical information.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

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