Hybrid Distribution Operations Engineering Intern

at Pacific Gas and Electric Company

• Job title: Distribution Operations Engineering Intern
• Job type: Internship
• Experience level: Entry level
• Salary: $25 - $35 per hour
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Python, SQL
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Rocklin, United States

About the role

• Distribution Operations Engineering Intern supporting utility systems and engineering analysis. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and improving data accuracy in distribution operations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and team members to support ongoing operational issues, projects, and engineering activities.
• Assist with implementing project and program initiatives, including preparing materials, tracking progress, and documenting results.
• Create technical reports, summaries, and business cases using established templates and engineering inputs.
• Prepare letters, forms, meeting summaries, presentations, memorandums, and reference data sets.
• Develop and maintain operational data metrics, statistics, dashboards, and trend analyses.
• Document data sources, data methodologies, and evaluation models used for engineering decisions.
• Gather and analyze data sets related to distribution assets, system performance, or operational processes; present findings and actionable insights to the team.
• Support regulatory and compliance activities by collecting data, preparing exhibits, and maintaining documentation.
• Track engineering and operational information using internal systems and databases.
• Perform drawing searches and compile inventory of equipment, specifications, and standards supporting engineering programs.
• Update SAP asset registry information to improve accuracy of distribution asset and equipment records.
• Assist with system model cleanup or data verification in GIS, SAP, OMS, and other enterprise systems.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in electrical engineering, computer science, data science, or similar degree preferred
• Must be continuing their education toward a degree during and/or after the internship
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• Strong interest in power systems, grid operations, asset management, or engineering analysis
• Experience with data analysis tools (Excel, Python, Power BI, SQL, or similar)
• Familiarity with engineering documentation, technical writing, or data management
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and present technical information
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills