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Intern - Urquhart Station Mechanical Maintenance

CompanyDominion Energy
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 3, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist with the maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation systems for power generation equipment. They will work alongside experienced maintenance journeymen to learn and apply industrial maintenance practices.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$23 - $24
Company Size
27931
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
20 hours
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About The Company
Dominion Energy (NYSE: D), headquartered in Richmond, Va., provides regulated electricity service to 3.6 million homes and businesses in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, and regulated natural gas service to 500,000 customers in South Carolina. The company is one of the nation’s leading developers and operators of regulated offshore wind and solar power and the largest producer of carbon-free electricity in New England. The company’s mission is to provide the reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers its customers every day. Please visit DominionEnergy.com to learn more.
About the Role

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.

 

 

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

 

Job Summary

We are offering an opportunity for an individual aspiring to work with power generation mechanical and electrical plant components. This opportunity will be at our Power Generation Urquhart Station generating plants. This is a part-time position with an individual pursuing an associate degree while performing 15 to 20 hours of work at Urquhart Station per week. The schedule will vary depending on the individual’s class schedule.

Responsibilities include:

  • Assisting with the maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and instrumentation systems associated with power generation equipment.
  • Supporting work on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), motor control systems, smart field devices, and Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
  • Working alongside experienced Maintenance Journeymen to learn and apply power plant maintenance practices.
  • Utilizing technical drawings, blueprints, CAD systems, and other engineering documentation.
  • Assisting Maintenance personnel in understanding the operation, maintenance, and reliability of power plant equipment.
  • Performing work in an industrial environment that may involve climbing, bending, lifting heavy equipment, and standing for extended periods.
  • Working both indoors and outdoors, including during adverse weather conditions.
  • Working in areas near water, including docks, boats, and barges, when required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

  • Industrial Maintenance/Operations or related mechanical degree
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Education Requirements

  • Electronics Technology or Production Operator
  • Have successfully completed at least one year in one of the approved programs at a 2 year associate or technical school 
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

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.

 

What You'll Get

 

Hourly Rate:

 

$23.00 - $24.00

 

The hourly rate listed is the rate we anticipate paying for this position. If a range is listed, the actual hourly rate offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate's degree type, academic major, and/or school classification (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior). 

 

At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance.   To learn more about our benefits, click here: Dombenefits.com

 

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. 

 

You can experience the excitement of our company – it's the difference between taking a job and starting a career.

 

Key Skills
Mechanical maintenanceElectrical systemsInstrumentation systemsProgrammable logic controllersVariable frequency drivesMotor control systemsSmart field devicesDistributed control systemsTechnical drawingsBlueprintsCAD systemsTroubleshootingIndustrial maintenancePower plant operations
Categories
EnergyEngineeringTradesManufacturing
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceVacationRetirement plans401k contributionsPaid holidaysTuition reimbursementBonus eligibilitySick leaveDisability insurance