Intern - Engineering - Offshore Wind Project
Date: Sep 8, 2023
Location: RICHMOND, VA, US, 23219
Company: Dominion Energy
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We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.
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Job Summary
The Offshore Wind team is looking for an Engineering intern for the summer of 2024. The position will be based out of our Richmond, VA office but will work on our Offshore Wind Project.
Provide technical input, in the discipline of mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, or controls engineering, through various phases of project construction and execution.
Candidate may be involved in scope document creation based off of input provided by supervisor or technical leads. Candidate may review detailed engineering drawings and verify technical scope inclusion. Candidate may review detailed engineering drawings and verify construction adherence during field implementation. Candidate will support lead engineers in researching and answering technical questions as requested.
Candidate may perform various support functions for various stages of major projects including business development support, site development, permitting support (air, water, state, local, etc...), scope development, contract negotiations (equipment, engineering or -EPC- engineering, procurement, and construction contracts), construction activities, commissioning and transition to commercial operation.
Projects may range in size from major complex projects to smaller improvement projects at existing generating facilities. Projects include natural gas generating, renewable gas, battery storage, solar, offshore wind, heavy civil terraforming.
Candidate will be expected to utilize fundamental engineering principles to perform calculations, analysis, research tasks, or problem solve.
Candidate will be expected to be learn and become familiar with techniques, approaches, and practices used to evaluate options and provide recommendations.
Candidate will be expected to coordinate with experienced internal engineers, environmental personnel, or site teams to develop professional engineering working knowledge.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
Must be enrolled in an Engineering degree program from an ABET accredited Engineering program at a four year or post-graduate college or university. Preferred majors: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
Graduation date of spring 2025 or later
Candidates must have a 3.0 minimum GPA
Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive a company vehicle.
Education Requirements
Must be enrolled in an Engineering degree program from an ABET accredited Engineering program at a four year or post-graduate college or university. Preferred majors: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
Graduation date of spring 2025 or later
Candidates must have a 3.0 minimum GPA
Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive a company vehicle.
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
Working Conditions
Other Working Conditions
Test Description
No Testing Required
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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
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.
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