Dominion Energy

Mechanical Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Jenkinsville, SC

What I liked

I liked the flexible hours, the pay, the 401K, as well as all of the amenities Dominion Energy offers its employees, such as access to several on-site gyms.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more projects to work on.

Advice

If you do a good job and make a great impression, you will likely be asked to return.

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Computer Science Intern

May - August 2019 • Surry, VA

What I liked

Workspacs

What I wish was different

Some of the tasks were menial

Advice

Learn as much as you can from the employees

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Corporate Tax Intern

May - August 2019 • Richmond, VA

What I liked

I really enjoyed how much freedom, respect, and responsibility they gave me. They treated me as if I were already a full-time employee.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have participated in more of the intern activities. I didn't network as much as I could have.

Advice

Network and Learn! This is your opportunity to get to know a company firsthand and understand its culture. There are so many knowledgeable people that are excited to meet you, so don't be afraid to speak and engage in conversation. Also, ask questions if you're interested in something or need clarification. They know you don't know everything and they want you to ask for assistance.

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Supply Chain Intern

July 2019 • Richmond, VA

What I liked

Hands on experience with procurement/sourcing Flexibility to shadow other roles Supportive coworkers Learning through experience

What I wish was different

The training process

Advice

Take advantage of shadowing opportunities to see if you want to do something else within the company and build relationships with everyone around you!

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GIS Intern

May - August 2019 • Salt Lake City, UT

What I liked

Very flexible hours that allowed me to still get my 40 hours in and travel on the weekends. I was able to travel to 11 new states and 9 National Parks.

What I wish was different

The work load was very repetitive so I wish i would have learned to do different things while I was there.

Advice

Make sure to apply for internships as soon as possible. Apply for as many as you can find even ones that you aren't 100% qualified for. You never know what the employer is looking for and it is always possible that you were the only one who applied!

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Pipeline Safety Intern

May - August 2019 • Akron, OH

What I liked

I loved the hands on experience and learning while working. Everyone was extremely friendly and willing to answer any of my questions and provide feedback to the work I was doing. I was able to visit different departments through the company as well as attend developmental workshops with other interns and complete my own projects with other experienced, full time employees. It was a very balanced internship where I gained experience in many areas.

What I wish was different

The only thing I wish was different about this internship was being able to choose which office I was able to work out of each day. For the most part, I had to work out of the Akron office and I was allowed to visit other offices but I couldn't choose everyday.

Advice

Network as much as you can while at an internship and get to know as many people as you can. There is so much that can be learned by just talking to other people and it opens up a world of opportunities.

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Electrical Engineering Intern

May 2019 • Richmond, VA

What I liked

I enjoyed interning at Dominion Energy! There were several intern events, networking opportunities, and seminars that involved educating interns and even full-time employees on professional development and personal budgeting. What stood out to me the most was that even though I was just an intern, my opinion and ideas were genuinely respected and encouraged on a daily basis.

What I wish was different

I personally wish I would have attended more of the intern events.

Advice

My recommendation to a future intern or employee would be the same as for an individual starting a new position at any other company. I recommend you network with as many people as possible, take on new challenges, ask questions, and more importantly be open to coaching from your peers.

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Dominion Energy Intern

May 2019 • Akron, OH

What I liked

Great place to work with great people. I loved all of the support from previous interns who are now full time and from employees from all levels. There were also a lot of intern events which helped all the interns to get to know each other more. I also enjoyed volunteering with other interns and employees.

What I wish was different

I wish all the interns could have have one more event with HR near the end of the internship.

Advice

Although working for a gas company may not sound glorious, this truly was a great experience that I would recommend to anyone.

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Engineering Intern - Nuclear Department at Dominion Energy

May - August 2019 • Glen Allen, VA

What I liked

I enjoyed the company, my mentors, and co-workers. I was never given busy work which made the experience more enjoyable.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Don't be afraid to take on projects outside your comfort level.

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Gas Meter Reader

June - August 2019 • St. George, UT

What I liked

I liked being paid for working harder. I received hourly pay plus bonus pay for how many meters I inspected. I liked walking long distances during the day.

What I wish was different

I wish more people were aware of what I was doing so I didn’t have to explain it to them so often.

Advice

Take lots of water. Work hard!

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Civil/Mechanical Design

May - August 2019 • Mineral, VA

What I liked

My previous jobs were very disorganized and informal. Dominion has got it together as far as logisitics. Good co-workers, relaxed work environment, high likelihood of getting a job offer if you intern through your summer of junior year. Good benefits, stable company, nuclear is low/zero CO2 emissions. You could spend a whole career working at a nuclear plant and never learn all there is to know about how it works. Lots of different areas for engineers to try out and work in.

What I wish was different

Biggest comment from all the interns (specifically at North Anna plant) was that they expected more work to do. As a caveat, this isn't because Dominion doesn't care or doesn't want to give you the work . But because of so many nuclear industry codes and regulations and all the qualifications necessary for everything, there isn't much they can give you in the way of big projects. We did do some meaningful projects, but there was definitely some down time.

Advice

If you want to work at Dominion, interning is very important. They definitely like to hire from their intern pool. Also working at the plants will be more hands-on. Working at Nuclear HQ in Innsbrook is more analytical.

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Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Salt Lake City, UT

What I liked

The projects challenged me and I learned new skills such as VBA and statistical data analysis

What I wish was different

I wish that I had been giving a little bit more diverse experience within the company.

Advice

Dominion is a great company. If you’re interested in what they do, work for them! Company culture is very important to enjoy your job

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Construction Project Management Intern

May - August 2019 • Dumfries, VA

What I liked

I was given lots of responsibility and my superiors trusted me to do basically the same things as a normal full-time new employee.

What I wish was different

The pacing of the internship was not perfect - sometimes I was swamped by work and other times there was nothing to do. I feel like this is normal for most jobs though.

Advice

Ask for more work and ask tons of questions! Dominion loves that sort of thing!

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Mechanical Design Intern

May - August 2019 • Waterford, CT

What I liked

It was a very collaborative environment.

What I wish was different

I wish I was given more work to do.

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask questions!

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Integrity Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Salt Lake City, UT

What I liked

I learned a lot during my internship, and everything I did was something new to me. I liked that my mentor would give me the time to figure things out on my own, but was also willing to help when I needed. I also got experience in many different things, and I had the opportunity to go out into the field.

What I wish was different

Advice

Be willing to do some of your own research when starting a new position.

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Strategic Sourcing intern

May 2017 • Cayce, SC

What I liked

SCANA is a very inclusive company. The culture is very welcoming. I got hands on experience in purchasing materials and supplier management. You don't just do busy work.

What I wish was different

Unfortunately, the company is going through a few hardships which limited my opportunities.

Advice

Do not be afraid to ask questions. It won't make you look dumb. Asking questions is how you learn. You never know how many opportunities you are missing out on by not asking.

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Gas-Ops Engineer

May 2018 • Cayce, SC

What I liked

Everyone here is very nice and it's are a pleasure to work with. I learned so much about the gas industry and how many different moving parts are required to get natural gas to all SCANA customers.

What I wish was different

I learned a lot here at SCANA but I do wish I would have received more work.

Advice

Internships are great opportunities for a rising engineers to gain much needed work experience.

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Intern Engineer

May - August 2017 • Aiken, SC

What I liked

I like how hands on this internship was. I had the opportunity to work on several different projects and I also lead a project myself. Also the technicians and the supervisor were very helpful and welcoming.

What I wish was different

Honestly, my experience there was superb and I wouldn't change anything about it

Advice

I would advise that a future intern would be open to taking on new challenges. They should also be eager to work and be as sociable as possible while working .

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Natural Gas Pipeline Engineer

August - December 2016 • Columbia, SC

What I liked

The pay, and the ability to use class information in a work environment

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Be prepared for interviews!

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Jr Analyst Intern

May 2017 • Cayce, SC

What I liked

The culture of the company is amazing, everyone cares about you as an individual as well as your success within the company. During your internship you do real work rather than mundane tasks.