System Protection Engineer Intern - Fresno

Department Overview 

System Protection Engineering is part of PG&E’s Electric Engineering organization and is responsible for supporting the safe, reliable operation of PG&E’s transmission and distribution systems. The department provides engineering support for protection and control systems, system disturbance analysis, equipment evaluation, and standards development. 

Position Summary 

The System Protection Engineer Intern is an entry-level engineering position designed to train students in the fundamentals of transmission and distribution system protection. This role works under the general technical direction of experienced System Protection Engineers and requires a high level of guidance, training, and review. The intern supports both project and maintenance & operations (M&O) activities while gaining hands-on exposure to utility protection engineering practices. 

This position is onsite working from the Fresno office 5 days a week.  

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 

• Support transmission and distribution protection engineering projects and M&O activities under supervision. 

• Assist with protection design requirements, relay settings documentation, and development of testing procedures. 

• Support review and analysis of system disturbances, relay operations, and operating events. 

• Assist in preparation and maintenance of technical documentation, reports, and engineering records. 

• Support equipment evaluation, approval processes, and protection standards development. 

• Collaborate with engineers, field personnel, and other stakeholders to support protection engineering activities. 

Training and Development 

• Receive structured training in core System Protection Engineering functions. 

• Learn PG&E protection philosophies, standards, and regulatory requirements. 

• Perform work with close technical guidance and formal review from experienced engineers. 

• Gain exposure to transmission and distribution protection systems within a regulated utility environment. 

Qualifications  

Minimum:  

• Earning a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Electric Power Engineering or related engineering field at an accredited University 

• Students must be continuing their education towards their degree during and/or after the internship 

• Must have reliable transportation to and from work location 

Desired: 

• EIT or FE certification 

• 2.75 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 typically is unable to provide VISA sponsorship to students on an F-1, J-1 or other student visa for this position.