ET Graduate Intern - SOC Engineering

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Job Summary

Dominion Energy's Electric Transmission System Operations Center (ET SOC) Engineering department is seeking a motivated individual to support the Company’s evolving transmission grid. Interns will work with experienced team members to assist with the configuration, administration, and maintenance of EMS network applications as well as the development of Synchrophasor Applications or Synchrophasor based research for use in real-time operations. In addition, interns will support and facilitate the automation of the department’s processes.  Specific assignments may include the following:

• Support the development of situational awareness tools in the control operations room
• Support the development of advanced PMU based applications
• Analytical studies and research to support system reliability or planning
• Write programs in a variety of computer languages, including C#, Perl, Javascript, SQL, Visual Basic, Python for in-house applications
• Enhance, debug, test and validate developed applications
• Develop documentation such as software application manuals and training documentation
• Participate in internal meetings with project management
• Perform other duties as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Required: 

• Comprehensive understanding of AC/DC fundamentals, including an understanding of three-phase power systems
• Experience with topics such as State Estimation, Power Flow, and Contingency Analysis
• Understanding of the role of a System Operating Center.
• Equally effective working independently or in a team environment
• Understanding of and experience working with synchrophasor data
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Time management skills with the ability to independently plan and organize work assignments;
• Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems
• Proficiency with standard technologies and software such as Microsoft Office and file formats such as CSV, XML, and CIM

Preferred:

• Experience and familiarity with Programming languages such as Python, HTML5, CSS, SQL, JavaScript, C#, .NET Programming, Visual Basic, C++, PowerShell

Education Requirements

• Must be currently pursuing a graduate degree, graduating December 2025 or later.
• Must have earned a bachelor’s degree in an engineering field and be accepted to and working on a master’s or Ph.D. degree in engineering (preferred fields include electrical engineering with a concentration in power systems, computer engineering, or mechanical engineering with a focus on energy systems) from an ABET accredited Engineering program at a four year or post-graduate college or university.
• Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science majors are preferred.
• Must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher.

Test Description

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Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more.   To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.  

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