Integrated Grid Planning Solutions Intern

Requisition ID # 163600 

Job Category: Administrative / Clerical 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Electric Engineering

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

Integrated Grid Planning Solutions Intern

Department Overview

Integrated Grid Planning (IGP) develops 10-year optimized workplans for PG&E’s Electric organization. Holistic, data-driven, methods are used to conduct asset and system level analysis on current and future grid needs. The solutions to these grid needs are then developed and packaged in 10-year optimized workplans. IGP works in close alignment with various asset managers, asset owners, engineering and operations and analytics teams. IGP develops integrated workplans that maximize value to our customers, and simultaneously maximize grid reliability, safety and resilience all while building the grid of the future.

Position Summary

The Integrated Grid Planning Solutions Internship position is located within the Integrated Grid Planning (IGP) organization. You will have an opportunity to take a deep dive into our vast electric system, understand our assets, their needs and the frameworks under which they operate. You will run data analytics and develop models to help address these needs. You will create interactive reports and dashboards that will help us make various business decisions. You will also have an opportunity to engage with our partners inside and outside of PG&E.

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 a bachelor’s degree ranges from $24.52 to $29.81 and for a master’s degree is $35.37.

Responsibilities

As an IGP Solutions Intern, you will be supporting the IGP team with a variety of initiatives, from data analysis to industry engagement. You will work closely with a team of engineers and help develop the IGP Solutions products. A background in Electrical Engineering and power systems is highly desired. In your role, you will:

• Conduct data analysis in Foundry.
• Write and run Python scripts.
• Create dashboards (Power BI).
• Help engage with various industry members.
• Document newly created processes.
• Develop templates to streamline future documentation efforts.
• Coordinating educational meetings and workshops.
• Support various strategic initiatives.
• Prepare presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct research and analysis to support decision-making processes.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Qualified candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering at an accredited University
• Students must be continuing their education towards their degree during and/or after the internship
• Interest in grid resilience and reliability, electric grid optimization and efficiency, regulatory compliance and policy analysis, grid modernization

Desired:

• Electrical Engineering background, specialized in Power Systems
• 3.0 GPA or greater in both cumulative GPA and major GPA
• Engineering experience in utilities, municipalities, 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

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