Electric Distribution Intern

About the role#

The Electric Distribution Planning team at Pacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking an intern to support critical engineering functions. This role focuses on ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the electric distribution system through technical support for planning, design, and maintenance.

What you'll do#

• Develop long-term and short-term capacity plan recommendations.
• Monitor area substation and circuit capabilities while tracking corresponding loads.
• Perform planning studies to accurately model the electric distribution system.
• Analyze historical loads and project future growth.
• Prepare and initiate switching plans to alleviate normal deficiencies and minimize emergency issues.
• Prepare settings for protection and voltage regulation equipment.
• Review requests for new large load additions.
• Analyze outages to develop plans for improved system reliability.

What you'll need#

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Electrical Engineering at an accredited university.
• Must be continuing education full-time during or after the internship, returning to school in the fall of 2026.
• A minimum 3.0 GPA in both cumulative and major coursework.
• Concentration in or completed coursework related to power systems engineering.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Location & details#

• Location: West Sacramento, California.
• Term: Fall 2026.
• Work Modality: Hybrid.
• Employment Type: Full-time, paid internship.