Intern Engineer
Posted on 9/10/2025

Dominion Energy
No salary listed
Columbia, SC, USA
In Person
Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned work location.
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. Review the position below and apply today.
At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.
Job Summary
Dominion’s Electric Transmission System Control Computer Support department was established to provide engineering support for reliable control and operation of the Dominion’s Transmission System. The team’s responsibilities encompass many applications used by operations personnel to make real time and offline decisions that affect the Bulk Electric System such as: SCADA applications, alarm management applications, various displays and visualization tools and network applications. The primary responsibilities for this role include: Perform the modeling of Dominion’s Transmission system such as SCADA modeling and configurations, network topology, equipment ratings and parameter impedances as well as the maintenance of various operator displays. Coordinate with and provide technical assistance to various engineering, operations, and field teams to fully maintain the Energy Management Systems (EMS). Support the development of tools to improve situational awareness in the operations control room Participate in various company teams and industry-level organizations to enhance Electric Transmission’s system operations performance. Perform other duties, as requested, or assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
- Must have strong computer knowledge and skills with the ability to learn and utilize Energy Management System software, and Microsoft Office products
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work independently and as a team
- Must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned work location and have reliable transportation
Education Requirements
- Must be in process of obtaining a Bachelor's of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Must have a graduation date of Spring 2027 or later
Test Description
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Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.
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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