Substation Engineering Intern
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Oakland, CA, United States
Requisition ID# 172062
Job Category: Administrative / Clerical
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Strategy & Growth
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Oakland
Department Overview
Substation Engineering is an integral part of Substation Engineering Services Department at Pacific Gas & Electric Company. Substation Engineering supports the Company's $3billion capital investment in substation and transmission line projects. It is responsible for the preparation of detailed construction drawings for substations. We provide engineering expertise to upgrade, expand and replace the Company's infrastructure in the following:
Distribution Substations
Transmission Substations
Technical assistance on feasibility studies
Construction support
Provide valuable input in evaluating and cross-checking projects
Position Summary
As a summer intern, you will be the vital link between the company and widespread interconnection of generation, increase in capacity demand (residential, commercial and industrial) and system reliability improvements in California. Your role will be to work alongside experienced engineers to ensure that the company provides excellent service for these projects.
We are looking for motivated, self-driven individuals who enjoy hands‑on engineering, have excellent communications skills, high energy, and enjoy working in a team environment. If this describes you, the Substation Engineering Services Department can offer you a challenging and rewarding career.
Key Responsibilities
Actively promote safe practices and conduct in accordance with the Corporate Safety policy.
Accomplish the department goal of zero injuries & avoidable auto incidents.
Foster teamwork, innovation and embrace new approaches to accomplish our work more efficiently and effectively.
Ensure delivery of high-quality design products on budget and on time.
Support other team members in Substation Electrical Engineering by assisting with project oversight, management, design, and planning.
Assist with engineering contract creation and oversight for substation related work.
Become familiar with Substation Engineering standards and process to ensure contract work is done to PGE’s specifications.
Work with and learn from other departments involved in Substations such as Maintenance, Construction, Asset Strategy, Distribution Planning, Standards, Protection, Automation, etc.
This position is a hybrid position and will be required to show up in office at the discretion of the hiring leader. Travel may be expected 10% of the time within the PG&E Service Territory.
Job Responsibilities
Collaborates with team to work on issues, projects or activities.
Provides support and assists with the implementation process for project and/or program initiatives.
Creates comprehensive and technical reports and develops business cases.
Prepares letters, forms, reports, meeting summaries, presentations, memorandums, records and reference data using established formats.
Develops data metrics and statistics and identifies data attributes.
Documents data sources, data methodology and models evaluation metrics.
Gathers information, prepares data and performs analysis on data models and presents findings. Produces models and actionable insights.
Provides support for regulatory compliance activities.
Tracks data and information and enters into tracking system.
Compiles drawing search and inventory for programs and equipment specification information. Updates SAP asset registry.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Earning a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Must have a valid driver’s license or obtain one at least 30 days prior to start date
Desired
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
EIT or FE certification
PG&E is unable to provide VISA sponsorship to students on an F-1, J-1 or other student visa for this position.
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Job Category: Administrative / Clerical
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Strategy & Growth
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Oakland
Department Overview
Substation Engineering is an integral part of Substation Engineering Services Department at Pacific Gas & Electric Company. Substation Engineering supports the Company's $3billion capital investment in substation and transmission line projects. It is responsible for the preparation of detailed construction drawings for substations. We provide engineering expertise to upgrade, expand and replace the Company's infrastructure in the following:
Distribution Substations
Transmission Substations
Technical assistance on feasibility studies
Construction support
Provide valuable input in evaluating and cross-checking projects
Position Summary
As a summer intern, you will be the vital link between the company and widespread interconnection of generation, increase in capacity demand (residential, commercial and industrial) and system reliability improvements in California. Your role will be to work alongside experienced engineers to ensure that the company provides excellent service for these projects.
We are looking for motivated, self-driven individuals who enjoy hands‑on engineering, have excellent communications skills, high energy, and enjoy working in a team environment. If this describes you, the Substation Engineering Services Department can offer you a challenging and rewarding career.
Key Responsibilities
Actively promote safe practices and conduct in accordance with the Corporate Safety policy.
Accomplish the department goal of zero injuries & avoidable auto incidents.
Foster teamwork, innovation and embrace new approaches to accomplish our work more efficiently and effectively.
Ensure delivery of high-quality design products on budget and on time.
Support other team members in Substation Electrical Engineering by assisting with project oversight, management, design, and planning.
Assist with engineering contract creation and oversight for substation related work.
Become familiar with Substation Engineering standards and process to ensure contract work is done to PGE’s specifications.
Work with and learn from other departments involved in Substations such as Maintenance, Construction, Asset Strategy, Distribution Planning, Standards, Protection, Automation, etc.
This position is a hybrid position and will be required to show up in office at the discretion of the hiring leader. Travel may be expected 10% of the time within the PG&E Service Territory.
Job Responsibilities
Collaborates with team to work on issues, projects or activities.
Provides support and assists with the implementation process for project and/or program initiatives.
Creates comprehensive and technical reports and develops business cases.
Prepares letters, forms, reports, meeting summaries, presentations, memorandums, records and reference data using established formats.
Develops data metrics and statistics and identifies data attributes.
Documents data sources, data methodology and models evaluation metrics.
Gathers information, prepares data and performs analysis on data models and presents findings. Produces models and actionable insights.
Provides support for regulatory compliance activities.
Tracks data and information and enters into tracking system.
Compiles drawing search and inventory for programs and equipment specification information. Updates SAP asset registry.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Earning a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Must have a valid driver’s license or obtain one at least 30 days prior to start date
Desired
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
EIT or FE certification
PG&E is unable to provide VISA sponsorship to students on an F-1, J-1 or other student visa for this position.
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