System Protection Engineer Intern - Fresno

Pacific Gas And Electric Company • Fresno, CA

1d • $25 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

The System Protection Engineer Intern is an entry-level engineering position designed to train students in the fundamentals of transmission and
distribution
system protection. This role works under the general technical direction of experienced System Protection Engineers and requires
a high level
of guidance, training, and review. The intern supports both project and maintenance & operations (M&O) activities while gaining hands-on exposure to utility protection engineering practices.

This position is
onsite
working
from
the Fresno office 5 days a week.

Requirements

• Earning a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Electric Power Engineering or related engineering field at an accredited University
• Students must be continuing their education towards their degree during and/or after the internship
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work location

Nice To Haves

• EIT or FE certification
• 2.75 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

• Support transmission and distribution protection engineering projects and M&O activities under supervision.
• Assist with protection design requirements, relay settings documentation, and development of testing procedures.
• Support review and analysis of system disturbances, relay operations, and operating events.
• Assist in preparation and maintenance of technical documentation, reports, and engineering records.
• Support equipment evaluation, approval processes, and protection standards development.
• Collaborate with engineers, field personnel, and other stakeholders to support protection engineering activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern