Substation Engineering Intern

About the role#

As a Substation Engineering Intern, you will support critical infrastructure projects that expand capacity and improve system reliability for residential, commercial, and industrial needs across California. You will work alongside experienced engineers to gain hands-on exposure to the design, construction, and operation of substation infrastructure.

What you'll do#

• Support substation projects including equipment upgrades, capacity expansions, protection and control improvements, and reliability enhancements.
• Assist team members in Transmission and Distribution Substation designs using specialized software for indoor equipment, such as SCADA, relays, meters, and switchgear, and outdoor equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and bus structures.
• Create and update technical drawings, including single line diagrams, AC and DC schematics, control room layouts, and conduit schedules.
• Collaborate with various departments, including Maintenance, Construction, Asset Strategy, and Distribution Planning.
• Actively promote safe practices in accordance with the Corporate Safety policy.

What you'll need#

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering at an accredited university.
• Must be continuing education towards your degree during and/or after the internship.
• Cumulative and major GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• Reliable transportation to and from the work location.
• EIT or FE certification is desired.
• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively.

Location & details#

• Location: Fresno, California.
• Term: Summer 2026.
• Work Modality: Hybrid (in-office presence required at the discretion of the hiring leader).
• Travel: Approximately 10% travel expected within the service territory.
• Compensation: $24.52 to $35.37 per hour.
• Sponsorship: Pacific Gas and Electric Company is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.