Engineering Assistant Intern

Requisition ID# 163687

Job Category: Administrative / Clerical

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Electric Engineering

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: San Luis Obispo

Engineering Assistant Intern

Department Overview

Electric Distribution Design and Estimating is an integral part of the T&D Engineering Department at Pacific Gas & Electric Company. Distribution Design and Estimating supports the Company's multi-billion-dollar capital investments in Distribution maintenance and projects. It is responsible for the preparation of detailed construction drawings for distribution assets. We provide engineering expertise to upgrade, expand and replace the Company's infrastructure including:

• Distribution Overhead and Underground projects
• Capital maintenance
• Construction support

• Project scoping and evaluation

Position Summary

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 Electric Distribution Design and Estimating department can offer you a challenging and rewarding career.

• Under supervision, performs technical work in connection with the design, construction, maintenance, or operation of Electric Distribution assets.
• Typical assignments include chart making, preparing graphs, drawings, and sketches.
• Obtaining and analyzing engineering data.
• Assisting in administrative work associated with the technical office activities

• 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 Electric Distribution Design and Estimating by assisting in designing UG and OH electric infrastructure.
• Work with and learn from other departments involved in Distribution Operations such as Maintenance, Construction, Asset Strategy, Distribution Planning, Standards, etc.
• This position is a hybrid position and will be required to show up in office at the discretion of the hiring leader. Travel is expected 10% of the time within the PG&E Service Territory.

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 a bachelor's degree ranges from $24.52 to $29.81 and for a master's degree is $35.37.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Qualified candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline at an accredited University
• Students must be continuing their education towards their degree during and/or after the internship

• Must have a valid driver's license or obtain one at least 30 days prior to start date.

Desired:

• 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

PG&E is unable to provide VISA sponsorship to students on an F-1, J-1 or other student visa for this position.