Graduate Intern (PhD) - Electric Transmission PlanningDominion 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 SummaryDominion Energy is seeking multiple summer 2025 graduate-level interns to be a part of the Electric Transmission Planning Team located our our Innsbrook office in Glen Allen, VA. This position will provide technical support to the transmission planners and will report to one of two teams: Regional & Near-Term (Area) Planning or Regional & Long-Term Planning. Candidates should have a strong electrical engineering background and possess strong knowledge of engineering principles and practices, preferably in electric power systems. A working knowledge of analysis software packages such as PSSE, Python, Power Gem’s TARA software, Aspen One-Liner, etc., is also preferred.Responsibilities include:
Power system modeling and analysis: Steady state and dynamic power flow analysis
Assisting in the development, maintenance, and enhancement of computer-based tools for the Electric Transmission Planning team
Data mining and data analytics
Power system network model validation, merging, and management. Development of detailed substation models
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
General understanding of AC/DC fundamentals, including an understanding of three-phase power systems
General knowledge and understanding of substation components and their functions
Ability to read and interpret substation and transmission operating one-line diagrams, and relay functional drawings
General understanding of the protection principles and practices for transmission lines, distribution feeders, and major substation equipment
A working knowledge of analysis software packages such as PSSE, Python, Power Gem’s TARA software, Aspen One-Liner, etc., is preferred
Self-motivator who has the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment, but is comfortable independently seeking knowledge and information
Must have earned a bachelor’s degree in an engineering field and be accepted to and working on a 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.
Education Requirements
Must have earned a bachelor’s degree in an engineering field and be accepted to and working on a 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.
Candidates must have a 3.2 minimum GPA.
Students must have a graduation date of Winter 2025 or later
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