About the role#
The Engineering Assistant Intern supports the Substation Engineering and Design team. This role serves as a key contributor to engineering records and project processes, working closely with leadership to drive project results. This is a full-time, paid summer 2026 internship.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the team on ongoing issues, projects, and activities.
- Assist with the implementation of project and program initiatives.
- Create technical reports and develop business cases.
- Prepare professional documentation including letters, forms, meeting summaries, presentations, and memorandums using established formats.
- Develop data metrics, identify data attributes, and document data sources and methodologies.
- Perform data analysis, build models, and present findings to generate actionable insights.
- Support regulatory compliance activities and maintain data in tracking systems.
- Manage drawing searches, inventory compilation, and equipment specification information.
- Update the SAP asset registry.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor or Master degree program at an accredited university in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, or Statistics.
- Commitment to continuing education during or after the internship term.
- Strong preference for candidates with previous data or analytics experience.
- Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Location & details#
- This position is hybrid, requiring two days per week in the office.
- Office locations include West Sacramento, California, or Oakland, California.
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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