About the role#
The Electric Distribution Planning team at Pacific Gas and Electric Company supports the engineering functions required to maintain a safe and reliable electric distribution system. This internship provides exposure to capacity planning, system modeling, and reliability analysis.
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 model the electric distribution system accurately.
- Analyze historical load data and project future growth.
- Prepare and initiate switching plans to address normal and emergency system deficiencies.
- Prepare settings for protection and voltage regulation equipment.
- Review requests for new large load additions and analyze outages to develop reliability improvements.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor or Master degree program in Electrical Engineering at an accredited university.
- Commitment to continuing education during or after the internship term.
- A minimum cumulative and major GPA of 3.0.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- A valid driver license or the ability to obtain one at least 30 days prior to the start date.
- Ability to work in a team environment with strong analytical and communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Santa Rosa, California.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment type: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Pacific Gas and Electric Company is a utility provider based in Oakland, California. It operates as a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation and manages the transmission and delivery of natural gas and electricity. The company serves approximately 15 million people across northern and central California. Its infrastructure includes over 140,000 miles of electric distribution lines and tens of thousands of miles of gas pipelines.
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