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Civil Engineering Intern

Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Fresno, CA Intern
POSTED ON 5/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2026
Requisition ID # 171164

Job Category: Administrative / Clerical; Internship / Rotation

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Strategy & Growth

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Fresno

Department Overview

Substation Engineering is an integral part of Substation Engineering Services Department at Pacific Gas & Electric Company. Substation Engineering supports the Company's $1 billion capital investment in substation and transmission line projects. It is responsible for the preparation of detailed construction drawings for substations. We provide engineering expertise to upgrade, expand and replace the Company's infrastructure in the following:

  • Distribution Substations
  • Transmission Substations
  • Technical assistance on feasibility studies
  • Construction support
  • Provide valuable input in evaluating and cross-checking projects

Position Summary

As a summer intern, you will be the vital link between the company and widespread interconnection of generation, increase in capacity demand (residential, commercial and industrial) and system reliability improvements in California. Your role will be to work alongside experienced engineers to ensure that the company provides excellent service for these projects.

We are looking for motivated, self-driven individuals who enjoy hands-on engineering, have excellent communications skills, high energy, and enjoy working in a team environment. If this describes you, the Substation Engineering Services Department can offer you a challenging and rewarding career.

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

  • Actively promote safe practices and conduct in accordance with the Corporate Safety policy.
  • Accomplish the department goal of zero injuries & avoidable auto incidents.
  • Foster teamwork, innovation and embrace new approaches to accomplish our work more efficiently and effectively.
  • Ensure delivery of high-quality design products on budget and on time.
  • Support other team members in Substation Civil Engineering by assisting in designing steel structures, structure retrofits, reinforced concrete foundations, equipment anchorage, access roads, storm water mitigation, grading layouts, etc.
  • Assist with confirming environmental compliance by updating Spill Prevention Containment and Countermeasure plans and spill containment system designs.
  • Become familiar with Substation Civil Engineering programs such as AutoCAD, SAP2000, Hilti Profis, L-Pile, etc.
  • Work with and learn from other departments involved in Substations such as Maintenance, Construction, Asset Strategy, Distribution Planning, Standards, Protection, Automation, etc.
  • This position is a hybrid position and will be required to show up in office at the discretion of the hiring leader. Travel is expected 10% of the time within the PG&E Service Territory.

The successful intern will have the opportunity to lead and/or support activities as described above working with a team of experienced engineers. Additionally, the intern will gain knowledge of the larger Substation Engineering organization through the work they will be performing.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or relevant degree in a full-time capacity at an accredited university.
  • Must be continuing education and return to school following the internship.

Desired:

  • EIT or FE certification
  • 3.0 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 is unable to provide VISA sponsorship to students on an F-1, J-1 or other student visa for this position.

Salary : $25 - $35

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