Graduate Intern - ET SOC Engineering

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Job Summary

Dominion’s System Operations Center (SOC) Engineering department is seeking a motivated individual to support the Company’s evolving transmission grid. Our team is responsible for the reliable operation of our Energy Management System (EMS), providing engineering support for operational events, and evaluating and commissioning new software and tools for use within the SOC. Interns will have the opportunity to work with experienced team members to assist with the configuration, administration, and maintenance of our EMS the use Synchrophasor Applications in real-time operations, and gain knowledge and experience in areas such as Network Applications, Operator Tools, System Modeling, and more. 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

Write code to automate tasks

Write code for, and perform, data analysis

Enhance, debug, test and validate existing applications

Develop documentation such as software application manuals and training documentation

Participate in internal meetings with project management

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Comprehensive understanding of AC/DC fundamentals, including an understanding of three-phase power systems

Technical skills and knowledge, including familiarity with common Power Systems software (e.g. PSS/E, PowerWorld, PSCAD, CIMSpy, Matlab)

Fundamental understanding of the role and function of a System Operating Center and the roles of a Transmission Owner (TO), Transmission Operator (TO), Regional Transmission Operator (RTO), Balancing Authority (BA), and other roles related to operating the bulk electric grid

Experience and familiarity with Programming languages/Markup languages/Scripting Languages such as HTML5, CSS, SQL, JavaScript, C#, .NET Programming, Visual Basic, C++, Python, PowerShell, XML

Equally effective working independently or in a team environment

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

Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices

Education Requirements

Must have earned a bachelor’s degree in an engineering field and be accepted to and pursuing a master’s or Ph.D. degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited Engineering program at a four year or post-graduate college or university.

Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Engineering majors are preferred.

Must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher.

Must have a graduation date of Spring 2027 or later.

Test Description

No Testing Required

Export Control

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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. 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.

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