Intern - Electrical Equipment Technician (Petersburg)

Overview

Assist with installation, testing, and maintenance of high‑voltage substation equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• infrared testing
• procurement
• transformer testing
• equipment installation
• oil analysis
• substation testing

Tasks

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

Requirements

• mechanical tech
• microsoft office
• problem solving
• 2.5 gpa
• teamwork
• safety

What You Bring

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

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About Dominion Energy

-Born from early 20th‑century power and transit companies, it grew into a modern U.S. energy provider. -Championed projects such as the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind farm—one of the first large-scale offshore wind efforts in federal waters. -Developed utility‑scale solar farms like the 5 MW Somers Solar Center in Connecticut. -Typical projects include electricity distribution upgrades, natural gas storage facilities, and renewable energy buildouts. -Has steered high-profile infrastructure shifts—e.g., canceling coal/natural gas pipeline builds and redirecting to clean‑energy investments.

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