About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience within the Electric AKM Foundational Data Products program. You will work alongside data engineers and analysts to identify data quality insights, evaluate their impact, and translate findings into actionable improvements. The role focuses on connecting patterns in data to real-world engineering and operations outcomes. You will collaborate with stakeholders to refine data products and enhance the usability of the Foundry digital twin ontology.
What you'll do#
- Prepare and organize reports on source data quality insights derived from asset and network data products.
- Collaborate with data users to determine the value of resolving specific data quality issues and identify improvements for ontology object views.
- Assist data engineers and the technical lead in testing new development for accuracy and completeness.
- Develop or enhance Foundry ontology object views to improve user access and data understanding.
- Deliver a final presentation covering your accomplishments, learnings, and recommendations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor or Master degree program in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency in PySpark or SQL.
- Ability to translate complex technical information into stories for diverse audiences.
- Basic familiarity with product management, geospatial concepts, and data analytics.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Location & details#
- Location: Oakland, California.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment type: Full time.
- Compensation: $23.08 to $36.42 per hour.
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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