Electric Underground Asset Strategy Intern
About The Position
The Electric Engineering team ensures the delivery of safe and reliable electric service to our customers. Electric Engineering is responsible for every aspect of PG&E's electric distribution and transmission system, including planning, engineering, and asset management. PG&E's Electric Strategy & Asset Management (ESAM) is responsible for developing the electric distribution asset strategy and asset development. ESAM is responsible for managing and improving performance of the electric distribution assets from a long and short-term, reliability and asset-centric perspective, partner with internal departments and cross-functional teams to establish the safest, most reliable, and cost-effective electric distribution infrastructure system and may communicate with regulators, customers and other external stakeholders to advance PG&E’s objectives. ESAM is looking for a talented intern to help support current asset replacement projects and assist in planning new business and reconstruction work within PG&E’s distribution network system. PG&E is providing the hourly rate range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual hourly rate paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. The hourly rate for this position ranges from $24.52 to $35.37. The successful intern will have the opportunity to support activities as described above, working with a team of experienced engineers and program managers. Additionally, the intern will have the opportunity for field visits to see how electric distribution equipment is constructed and will gain knowledge of PG&E’s electric distribution underground system through the work they will be performing. Field travel is anticipated 30%-50%.
Requirements
- Qualified candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or related engineering field at an accredited University
- Students must be continuing their education towards their degree during and/or after the internship
Nice To Haves
- EIT or FE certification
- 3.0 GPA or greater in both cumulative GPA and major GPA
- Engineering experience in utilities, municipalities, construction, or engineering consultation
- Ability to work in a team environment and support fellow team members
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Takes initiative and can work independently with minimal direction
Responsibilities
- Monitoring Temperature Alarm Devices deployed in the field
- Assist with current asset replacement projects
- Assist in preparation for 2026 asset replacement workplan
- Gather data to help develop long-term asset strategy plans
- Assist in R&D of GLDS technology and deployment
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Career Level
Intern
