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Dominion Energy · 1 day ago

Intern - Electrical Equipment Technician (Petersburg)

positionGlen Allen, VA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. The company is seeking multiple Electrical Equipment Interns for Summer 2026 to join their Electric Transmission Field Operations team, offering hands-on experience in maintaining and supporting high-voltage electrical equipment critical to grid reliability.

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Responsibilities

Support substation and power station personnel with equipment installation and maintenance
Assist with testing of substation equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, regulators, and CCVTs
Participate in aerial lift and infrared testing
Collect and analyze transformer and circuit breaker oil samples (DGA review)
Help with transformer processing and battery/charger installation and testing
Contribute to procurement efforts for materials, spare parts, and specialized tools

Qualification

Electrical Engineering TechnologyInstrumentation TechnologyMechanical AptitudeMicrosoft OfficeProblem-solving skillsEffective communicationTime managementTeamwork skills

Required

Strong interest in hands-on technical work over design-focused roles
Problem-solving skills with mechanical and/or electrical equipment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong math, technical, and mechanical aptitude
Effective communication, time management, and teamwork skills
Ability to follow instructions and work safely in a field environment
Currently enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year technology degree program in: Instrumentation Technology, Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related field
Must have an anticipated graduation date of Winter 2026 or later
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA

Benefits

Health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners
Vacation
Retirement plans
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement

Company

Dominion Energy

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Dominion Energy is committed to safely providing reliable, affordable and sustainable energy and to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.
dateFounded in 1983
location
Richmond, Virginia, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.dominionenergy.com/

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