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Intern - VCU Nuclear Engineering Nuclear Safety Analysis - Innsbrook

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Job Summary

The cooperate Nuclear Engineer & Fuel department is seeking a VCU student for a Summer 2025 intern with potential to work part time in following semesters for the Nuclear Safety Analysis group. The corporate Nuclear Engineering & Fuel department is seeking an engineering intern for the Nuclear Safety Analysis team in the summer of 2025. Dominion Energy is one of the industry leading utilities for performing full-scope in-house safety analyses in support of safe operation of its pressurized water reactors (PWRs). The Nuclear Safety Analysis (NSA) engineering team is responsible for reactor system transient analyses, containment response analyses, vendor LOCA analyses, fuel reload analyses and licensing, radiological consequences analyses, emergency procedure technical bases and setpoints, evaluations of as-found plant conditions, and 10 CFR 50.59 screens and evaluations for changes to the plant, safety analyses, and station procedures. Job Responsibilities: Work with an experienced team of engineers to establish and communicate bounding conditions of safe operation (safety analyses) for the reactor core, reactor coolant system, balance of plant, containment systems, engineered safeguards, and safety-related auxiliary equipment of the Dominion Energy nuclear units. Work with an experienced team of engineers to support the maintenance of plant configurations consistent with the safety analyses. Work with an experienced team of engineers to modify safety analyses in support of plant design changes or fuel changes. Participate in ongoing training and continuous improvement activities to maintain and enhance our role in supporting safe and efficient plant operation.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• Experience with Microsoft Office products is desired.

• Must be able to follow instructions and be a team player.

• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Solid engineering skills, commensurate with grade level.

• Good communication skills, technical writing skills, and computer skills.

• An inquisitive nature, an ability to follow written and verbal directions, and strong professional ethics.

Education Requirements

Must be a student studying Nuclear or Mechanical Engineering with a Nuclear concentration at an ABET accredited 4-year college or university and have a GPA of at least 3.0 and be a rising sophomore or junior with a planned graduation date between December 2026 and May 2028.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required

Export Control

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

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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About Dominion Energy

I am your warm cup of coffee in the morning and I light your home at night. I am the cool breeze from your A/C on the hottest day in summer, and the red coil that heats your soup pot on a frigid winter’s day. I am sustainable, reliable and affordable.

I am not just any energy… I am Dominion Energy.

We're transforming the way we do business to build a more sustainable future for the planet, our customers, our team and our industry. We're shaping the future of energy in America.

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Facts:

·17,000 employees

·Headquarters: Richmond, VA

·18 states in the US

·$100 billion of assets

·Nearly $35 million in charitable contributions

·100,000+ volunteer hours recorded in the community

Our Commitment to Net Zero

We’ve cut carbon emissions from our electric generation business by approximately 43% (since 2005) and methane emissions from our natural gas business by 32% (since 2010) — and. By growing wind, solar, and renewable natural gas and pursuing innovative technologies, we expect to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. We’ve also committed to reducing the emissions of our suppliers and customers — so we can all move forward together.

Nearest Major Market: Richmond

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