System Protection Engineer Intern - Fresno

DepartmentOverview

System Protection Engineering is part of PG&E's Electric Engineering organization and is responsible for supporting the safe, reliable operation of PG&E's transmission and distribution systems. The department provides engineering support for protection and control systems, system disturbance analysis, equipment evaluation, and standards development.

Position Summary

The System Protection Engineer Intern is an entry-level engineering position designed to train students in the fundamentals of transmission anddistributionsystem protection. This role works under the general technical direction of experienced System Protection Engineers and requiresa high levelof 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 isonsiteworkingfromthe Fresno office 5 days a week.

PG&E isprovidingthe 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 $24.52to $35.37.

Job Responsibilities

• Support transmission and distribution protection engineering projects and M&O activities under supervision.

• Assistwith protection design requirements, relaysettingsdocumentation, and development of testing procedures.

• Support review and analysis of system disturbances, relay operations, and operating events.

• Assistin preparation and maintenance of technical documentation, reports, and engineering records.

• Support equipment evaluation, approval processes, and protectionstandardsdevelopment.

• Collaborate with engineers, field personnel, and other stakeholders to support protection engineering activities.

Training and Development

• Receive structured training in core System Protection Engineering functions.

• Learn PG&Eprotectionphilosophies, standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Perform work with close technical guidance and formal review from experienced engineers.

• Gain exposure to transmission and distribution protection systems within a regulated utility environment.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Earning a Bachelor's orMaster's degree in Electricalor Electric Power Engineering or related engineering fieldat 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

Desired:

• EIT or FE certification

• 2.75GPA 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 communicationskills, both oral and written

• Takes initiative and can work independently with minimal direction

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