Numerical Analysis Intern

Requisition ID # 171160 

Job Category: Internship / Rotation 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Strategy & Growth

Work Type: Onsite

Job Location: San Ramon

Department Overview

Applied Technology Services (ATS) has been providing technology-based, innovative, high-value services to the Company for over 40 years. ATS is a multidisciplinary team of over 120 engineers, scientists, and technicians. The ATS vision is to be a forward-thinking, technological leader providing high-value solutions and services needed across the Company.

Position Summary

The Numerical Analysis Engineering Internship position is located within the ATS Mechanical Engineering and Numerical Analysis group. This team performs engineering simulations on asset condition assessment and remaining life determination, product design and optimization, failure simulation and root cause support. The group supports a wide range of Company mechanical engineering needs from hydroelectric power plants, electric transmission and distribution networks, and gas pipelines.

The Numerical Analysis Engineering Intern will support ongoing work in computer modeling and engineering simulation, and validation of engineering designs. Work may range from general technical consultation to comprehensive engineering analysis through engineering simulations and field investigations. The successful candidate is expected to support senior engineers on project tasks including but not limited to:

• Create computer models from vendor supplied assembly models, engineering drawings or laser scans of actual geometry
• Clean up computer models to make them suitable for engineering simulations.  This includes extracting parts of interest from a large assembly, removing non-load bearing bodies, simplifying design features, straightening and smoothing of geometry, and patching up missing data from laser scans.
• Generate mesh for the computer models, apply boundary conditions and loads, and perform engineering simulations.
• Perform sensitivity studies to validate the engineering simulations.  This can include evaluating multiple loading scenarios to establish trends.
• Perform data analysis and trend assessment to support documentation.
• Present results, trends, and findings to senior engineers or department leaders.
• Support field investigations, pilot demonstrations, and technology implementation projects.

This position is onsite, working from your assigned work location 5 days a week. The work location is San Ramon, CA. 

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.

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $24.52 to $35.37. 

Job Responsibilities

Supporting senior staff with:

• Computer aided design (CAD), finite element analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
• Create computer models from engineering drawings and/or laser scan reverse engineering
• Product structural integrity evaluation, fitness-for-service assessment, and failure analysis support
• Evaluation and validation of vendor products or prototypes through engineering simulations
• Static, transient, and dynamic numerical analyses
• Documentation, reporting, and results presentation
• Travel may be required; frequency depends on assignment and is typically less than 10%.

The successful intern will have the opportunity to learn about these activities while working with a team of experienced engineers, scientists, and technicians. Additionally, the intern will gain knowledge of the larger Gas and Electric Engineering organizations through the work they will be performing.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Qualified candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline at an accredited university
• Familiarity with computer modeling and/or numerical analysis methods (CAD, FEA, CFD)
• Students must be continuing their education toward their degree during and/or after the internship

Desired:

• EIT or FE certification
• 3.0 GPA or greater in both cumulative and major coursework
• Engineering experience in utilities, design and manufacturing, or engineering consulting
• Experience with CAD modeling and engineering simulation tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Ansys, Inventor, Abaqus, Excel, etc.)
• 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.