Intern - Automation and Event Analysis

Intern - Automation And Event Analysis

The selected Engineering Intern will assist the Automation and Event Analysis (Fault Analysis) team in Richmond, Virginia. Automation and Event Analysis (Fault Analysis) ensures electric grid reliability by analyzing system events 24 / 7 using a combination of technical skills including data processing, software development, and engineering principles. Our strategically deployed monitoring equipment and in-house diagnostic tools enable teams across Dominion Energy to expedite restoration of service, direct fact-finding investigations, and facilitate NERC compliance activities. A supervisor or engineer mentor will provide the intern with structured assignments designed to develop fundamental engineering knowledge, awareness of industry techniques and practices, and familiarity with power systems equipment. These projects may include components addressing electrical engineering, substation communications, and computer programming. Fault Analysis Engineering Intern projects include :

• Assist with setup and commissioning of monitoring equipment.
• Design a wiring standard for new equipment under the supervision of system protection engineers and field technicians.
• Assist Power Delivery personnel with data requests and operational analysis.
• Provide fault location analysis for Electric Transmission stakeholders.
• Support substation communications with the Regional Operations Center (ROC) and System Operations Center (SOC) System Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance automation of data retrieval and data analytics.
• Develop a new application to install directly on monitoring devices to remotely control and monitor health.
• Collaborate with distribution and a manufacturer on a design for a new monitoring technology pilot project.
• Support safety, training, and human performance initiatives.

No Testing Required

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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.

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.