Graduate Intern - Electric Transmission Planning

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Job Summary

Dominion Energy’s ET Planning team is seeking motivated graduate-level interns to support the development of transmission expansion plans that ensure system reliability, meet future customer demand, and contribute to achieving our net zero carbon emissions goal by 2050. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in electric utility planning and engineering, working within the PJM Regional Transmission Expansion Planning Process (RTEPP).

Assist in evaluating transmission system needs and developing expansion plans. Collaborate with internal teams (ET Planning, Operations Engineering, Substation Execution) and external stakeholders (PJM, Electric Distribution Companies). Support the development of transmission solutions for new substations, data centers and generator interconnections. Contribute to competitive FERC Order 1000 processes by proposing innovative and cost-effective solutions. Help prepare project scopes, justifications, and presentations for internal and external approvals. Participate in meetings and discussions with PJM and regulatory bodies. Perform other duties as assigned to support the team’s objectives. Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

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. Passionate about