Nuclear Coop - Nuclear Safety Analysis (Fall 2026 and 2 more terms) - Innsbrook

Nuclear Coop - Nuclear Safety Analysis (Fall 2026 and 2 more terms) - Innsbrook

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.

We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

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

Job Summary

We are currently seeking candidates for a 3 term co‑op starting in Fall 2026 (with subsequent sessions in Summer 2027 and Spring 2028) in the Corporate Nuclear Engineering and Fuel Department’s Nuclear Safety Analysis group located at Dominion’s Innsbrook Technical Center in Glen Allen, VA.

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 for the reactor core, reactor coolant system, balance of plant, containment systems, engineered safeguards, and 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.

Project assignments will be made based on completed coursework. Tasks will be mentored by experienced engineers.

• Ability to effectively operate a personal computer and workstation computer, including standard Microsoft applications and Linux. Programming skills are desirable.
• Ability to define problems, collect information, evaluate data, draw valid conclusions, and develop solutions in a time‑critical environment.
• Ability to maintain a professional orientation, communicate effectively in both written and oral forms, and work effectively in teams and independently under own initiative.

Education Requirements

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (with a Nuclear focus) from an ABET accredited program at a four‑year college or university.
• Student must have an anticipated graduation in Fall 2027 or later.
• Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Other Working Conditions

Hybrid – Monday through Wednesday in person/on site, Thursday and Friday are optional virtual days.

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 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.

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