Position Details

Salary $24 – $35 USD / year

Type Internship

Experience intern

Exp. Years Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree; internship

Education Bachelor's or Master's degree pursuing

Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

Transmission Line Engineering Intern at PG&E supports the planning, design, evaluation, and maintenance of overhead transmission lines and related infrastructure, working with experienced engineers and field teams in Oakland.

Key Responsibilities

Supports transmission line engineering activities related to design, evaluation, and maintenance of overhead transmission lines and structures
Assists with analysis of engineering data, drawings, and calculations related to transmission line projects
Prepares and reviews field investigation data, engineering studies, and technical documentation
Reviews field inspection and construction reports to confirm work is in accordance with engineering standards
Supports field work related to site visits, inspections, measurements, and verification of transmission assets

Technical Overview

Focus on transmission towers/poles, conductor and hardware evaluation, foundation and right-of-way considerations; using AutoCAD; knowledge of structures and power systems; hybrid work environment.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a college student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, with AutoCAD experience, EIT/FE eligibility, a 3.0 GPA, and willingness to work in Oakland on a hybrid internship.

Must-Have Skills

Qualified candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical Engineeringor a related engineering fieldStudents must be continuing education toward their degree during and/or after the internshipValid drivers license to drive around PG&E service territory as needed to visit field officesExperience with AutoCADEngineering experience or coursework related to structurespower systemsor utilitiesEIT or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification3.0 GPA or greater in both cumulative GPA and major GPA

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with AutoCADEngineering experience or coursework related to structurespower systemsor utilities

Tools & Platforms

AutoCAD

Required Skills

AutoCADEITFECivil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical Engineeringtransmission line designdata analysisfield investigationsengineering documentation3.0 GPAvalid driver's license

Hard Skills

AutoCADEITFundamentals of Engineering (FE) certificationCivil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical Engineering3.0 GPA or greaterValid driver's licensefield investigationsengineering documentationpower systemsstructures

Soft Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skillsTeam environmentProblem-solvingAnalytical skillsTakes initiative and can work independently

Certifications

Preferred

Engineering Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification

Industry & Role

Industry Energy

Job Function Assist in transmission line design and analysis for PG&E's electric transmission assets

Keywords for Your Resume

transmission line engineering internpg&eoaklandhybridengineering internshipautoCADeitfecivil engineeringmechanical engineeringelectrical engineeringfield investigationsdata analysisengineering documentationstructurespower systemsutilitiesfield workteam environmentAutoCADEITFEPower systemsStructuresField investigationsEngineering internshipCivil engineeringOaklandHybrid

Deal Breakers

Not pursuing a degree in a related engineering field, No AutoCAD experience, GPA below 3.0, No valid driver's license

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