Project Management Intern

Oakland, CA, US, 94612

Requisition ID # 170902 

Job Category: Internship / Rotation 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Strategy & Growth

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland; Rocklin

 

 

Department Overview – Compliance Excellence

 

Compliance Excellence is a trusted, proactive partner that ensures PG&E’s electric operations meet or exceed regulatory compliance requirements while strengthening safety and building regulatory trust. 

Together, we work closely with functional areas across Electric Operations to support compliance initiatives, provide transparent agency reporting and case management, and standardize workflows and tools that enable consistent, reliable compliance practices. Compliance Excellence focuses on embedding compliance considerations into day‑to‑day operations through collaboration, clear accountability, and effective program coordination.

 

Position Summary

 

The Project Management & Compliance Intern will support the Director within Compliance Excellence by assisting with the coordination, tracking, and organization of compliance related initiatives. This internship provides hands on exposure to how regulatory compliance programs are supported and managed in a large, regulated utility environment.

 

The successful intern will contribute to project coordination activities, assist with organizing documentation, support training and professional development tracking, and help prepare summary materials for leadership. 

 

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 

 

Responsibilities

 

Under the guidance of Compliance Excellence leadership, the intern will:

  • Assist with planning, tracking, and maintaining department‑wide training, certification, and conference milestones
  • Support the organization and maintenance of compliance documentation and SharePoint file structures
  • Assist with coordination cross‑team communications by gathering input and status updates from internal stakeholders
  • Support the preparation of summaries, trackers, and reports to support leadership updates and decision‑making
  • Learn and apply basic project management principles, including scope definition, timeline tracking, and risk identification
  • Support ad hoc coordination and administrative tasks related to compliance initiatives, as needed

 

The successful intern will have the opportunity to learn about Compliance Excellence activities as described above while gaining exposure to regulatory frameworks and agencies such as the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (OEIS), working closely with experienced leaders. Additionally, the intern will develop practical project coordination and organizational skills through the work they will be performing across Electric Operations.

 

Qualifications

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Business, Public Policy, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field in a full-time capacity at an accredited university.
  • Students must be continuing their education towards their degree after the internship

 

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with document management, trackers, or coordination tools
  • Coursework or interest related to regulatory environments, governance, or operations
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Interest in regulatory compliance, program coordination, and project management
  • Familiarity with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a structured environment

 

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

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 Equal Employment Opportunity employer that actively pursues and hires a workforce that reflects the hometowns we serve. 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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PG&E will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with all state and local laws.


Nearest Major Market: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland