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Dominion Energy Intern - Mechanical Engineering Nuclear Auxiliary Systems - Surry in SURRY, Virginia

Intern - Mechanical Engineering Nuclear Auxiliary Systems - Surry

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.

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Job Summary

Dominion Energy’s Surry Power Station is seeking a 2025 Mechanical Engineering summer intern to serve as a member of the Station’s Nuclear Engineering Auxiliary Systems Engineering Group. The qualified candidate will work on site and provide technical support to Maintenance and Operations on a broad range of issues both on the component and system level. The intern will also provide repair recommendations, design modifications and Engineering documentation to support planned work activities. The candidate will be expected to gain familiarity with Nuclear Power Plant design. Activities include, but not limited to:

Providing proactive leadership in managing systems and components to ensure optimum, reliable, and cost effective system performance

  • Supporting Operations and Maintenance in troubleshooting and resolving system and component issues

  • Performing analyses and evaluations that support nuclear plant operation (eg pump, valve, heat exchanger performance)

  • Developing/Supporting design modification packages to improve system/component performance

  • Supporting field inspections of components and systems within the power plant.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

  • Good general computer skills including proficiency with using Microsoft Office products is desired.

  • Must have a personal commitment to all aspects of workplace safety.

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

  • Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices.

  • Strong planning, organizational and project management skills.

Education Requirements

Must be a student studying Engineering (not Engineering Technology), Mechanical Engineering at an ABET accredited 4-year college or university and have a GPA of at least 3.0 and be a rising junior or senior with a planned graduation date between December 2025 and Spring 2027.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

Outdoors Up to 25%

Heat Up to 25%

Loud Noise Up to 25%

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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