Job Summary
The Dominion Energy Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) Organization is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented engineering intern to join our Offshore Wind Construction Team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that contribute to the optimization and sustainability of the largest offshore wind facility in the United States. Once constructed off the coast of Virginia Beach, Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) will produce 2.6GW of electricity, enough energy to power up to 660,000 homes. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience in engineering analysis, construction operations, installation support, and problem solving within a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist with performance monitoring and data analysis of offshore and nearshore construction of onshore infrastructure, onshore and submarine cables, offshore substations, monopiles, transition pieces and wind turbine generators.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on research and development initiatives related to wind energy technologies.
- Participate in inspections and site visits at a variety of locations onshore and offshore to gain exposure to construction activities and field operations.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of process improvements for construction efficiencies and lessons learned.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
- Use fundamental engineering skills to support the team’s completion of complex tasks and assignments.
- Support project management tasks such as schedule reviews, technical queries, design documentation, invoice processes, change order reviews, etc.
- Participate in design and engineering meetings concerning all aspects of the project. This includes wind turbines, transition pieces, foundations, offshore substations, medium and high voltage subsea cables, as well as various transportation and installation tasks.
- Must be a good communicator.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
- Enrolled in an Engineering degree program from an ABET accredited program
- Students should have a graduation date of Spring 2027 or later.
- Must have a 3.0 GPA or greater.
- Strong interest in renewable energy.
- Basic knowledge of wind turbine systems and power generation (preferred, but not required).
- Familiarity with marine/ocean, mechanical, civil, and/or electric engineering principles.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or similar).
- Strong organization skills with high attention to detail.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
Education Requirements
- Enrolled in an Engineering degree program from an ABET accredited program.
- Preferred majors: Mechanical, Electrical, Marine/Ocean, Civil/Structural/Environmental, Renewable Energy, or related engineering degree
- Students should have a graduation date of Spring 2027 or later.
- Must have a 3.0 GPA or greater.
