Diablo Canyon Power Plant Engineering Intern

Avila Beach, CA, US, 93424

Requisition ID # 163665 

Job Category: Administrative / Clerical 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Generation

Work Type: Onsite

Job Location: Avila Beach

 

 

Department Overview

Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) safely and reliably produces electricity that is environmentally responsible and cost effective for our customers and shareholders.  DCPP’s mission is to be the leading nuclear power plant in the country and to: Inspire and positively influence the industry through our safe, reliable and excellent operational performance; embrace new ides to continuously improve our plant and our work environment; proactively learn from ourselves and others; enrich our communities and the environment; thus increasing the public’s trust and confidence in nuclear power.

 

Position Summary

The engineering intern will work with the Engineering Fix It Now team as part of the tactical engineering group with responsibilities to assist in troubleshooting on equipment challenges, complete a specific project, and support other job functions within the assigned engineering group.

 

PG&E is providing the hourly rate range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job.  The actual hourly rate paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.
 
The hourly rate for this position ranges from $23.85 to $35.11

 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Earning a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree. Students must be continuing education towards degree during and/or after the internship as a fulltime student.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.

 

Desired:

  • EIT or FE certification
  • 3.0 GPA or greater in both cumulative GPA and major GPA
  • Engineering experience in utilities, municipalities, construction, or engineering consultation
  • Ability to work in a team environment and support fellow team members
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills 
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written
  • Takes initiative and can work independently with minimal direction

 

PG&E is unable to provide VISA sponsorship to students on an F-1, J-1 or other student visa for this position. Pacific Gas and Electric

Company is an AA/EEO employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce.

Purpose, Virtues and Stands

Our Purpose explains "why" we exist:

  • Delivering for our hometowns
  • Serving our planet
  • Leading with love

Our Virtues capture "who" we need to be:

  • Trustworthy
  • Empathetic
  • Curious
  • Tenacious
  • Nimble
  • Owners

Our Stands are "what" we will achieve together:

  • Everyone and everything is always safe
  • Catastrophic wildfires shall stop
  • It is enjoyable to work with and for PG&E
  • Clean and resilient energy for all
  • Our work shall create prosperity for all customers and investors

More About Our Company

EEO
Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, medical condition, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the job.

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