Summer intern Chloe Quinton has made an impact at Dominion Energy in just two months.
Since joining the company’s system control and operations planning group in early June, the rising University of South Carolina junior has tackled several projects to support the continued delivery of safe, reliable energy to Dominion Energy’s customers. The System Control Center, which is staffed 24/7, 365 days a year, is where Dominion Energy operators monitor and control the electric transmission system and dispatch generation sources to meet the demand of more than 800,000 customers in South Carolina.
“It’s exciting getting to see everything I’m learning in school executed on a daily basis here at the company,” Quinton said. “Learning how to forecast how much energy customers will need and understanding the needs of our community has helped me develop a deeper appreciation of the hard work it takes to keep the power running every day.”
A graduate from Spring Hill High School in the Lexington-Richland 5 district, the Irmo native said her knack for physics is what drives her hard work.
“I knew I wanted to be an engineer,” Quinton said. “I studied biomedical engineering and aerospace engineering, but once I landed as a mechanical engineering major, I knew this is where I’m supposed to be.”
Her projects at Dominion Energy have included assisting with a plan to determine the maximum amount of electricity that can flow through power lines based on weather conditions. She also worked on enhanced data collection protocols and computer-based training for new system control employees.
Quinton’s performance led to the company extending her summer internship throughout the school year.
“She works like a full-time employee and has been a tremendous help since becoming a part of our team,” said John Wiggins, a power supply reliability specialist with Dominion Energy South Carolina. “We’re excited to watch her develop her skills and see what she’ll bring to the team this upcoming year.”
Dominion Energy’s internship program helps cultivate a skilled workforce to provide energy that powers customers every day. More than 70 percent of Dominion Energy’s interns return for multiple summers, and 75 percent of seniors receive offers of employment. For more information visit Careers.DominionEnergy.com.
