PGE Summer Intern – Graduate Technical Intern – Operations Training Program

To be eligible for PGE's Internship program, you must be at least 18 years old and have met one of the following criteria:

A high school senior that has enrolled in a college or trade school

A current college or trade school student who is returning to college or a trade school as a full-time student

A recent 2022-2023 college graduate

You must provide verification of your student status by submitting your college transcript (an unofficial one is acceptable) or letter of acceptance to a college or trade school with your online application. You will have the opportunity to upload your documents during the online application process.

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

PGE Summer Intern – Graduate Technical Intern – Operations Training Program

Do you want to bring your passion for instructional design and communication to support the clean energy transition and ensuring the reliability of energy operations? This summer, join our Operations Technical Training team as an intern and help develop high-quality learning materials that support the professionals keeping our grid reliable and resilient.

In this role, you’ll work alongside industry experts to design engaging training content that prepares operators and technical teams for the evolving energy landscape. You’ll apply adult learning principles to create interactive e-learning modules, job aids, and instructor-led materials—translating complex topics like renewable integration, market operations, and grid reliability into clear, practical training. Your work will play a key role in equipping energy professionals with the knowledge and skills to navigate the challenges of a changing grid.

This internship is perfect for students in education, instructional design, engineering, communications, or related fields who are passionate about clean energy, training, and making technical concepts accessible. If you’re eager to contribute to the future of energy while building hands-on experience in workforce development, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Function Technical Provides support in the areas of science, technology, and mathematics.

Key Job Information Graduate Technical Intern

Key Responsibilities

• Departmental Support May perform administrative, technical, or scientific tasks, such as collecting samples or completing spreadsheets, in support of department assigned.
• Research and Analysis May perform research and analysis under general supervision. May gather qualitative or quantitative data and develop reports or spreadsheets. Internship
• Program Events May participate in company-sponsored internship activities.
  
  

Education / Experience

• Currently an actively enrolled graduate student (recent graduate accepted) in good standing and pursuing a graduate degree, preferably in a field related to internship; GPA of 2.5 or higher preferred.
• Some prior work experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and history of safe driving practices.
  
  

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Functional Competencies

• Working computer skills using MS Office Suite. (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Working research skills.
• Working knowledge of common software applications within field.
• General Competencies
• Working accuracy skills.
• Working organization and prioritization skills.
• Working decision-making skills.
• Working written and oral communication skills.
• Working problem-solving skills.
• Working analytical thinking skills.
• Working interpersonal skills.
  
  

Physical and Cognitive Demands

Cognitive Level Basic: Competencies needed to use common sense to carry out simple or uninvolved instructions and pass initial screening.

• Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines, and time-sensitive tasks.
• Ability to follow accuracy standard.
• Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks.
• Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress.
• Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change.
• Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback.
• Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement.
• Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks.
• Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers, and others within the organization.
• Demonstrates sound memory.
• Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks.
  
  

Schedule/Attendance

• Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule.
• Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance.
  
  

Physical Capabilities

• Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)
• Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
• Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats) (check all that apply):
• Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces)
• Stairs (over 10 steps)
  

Environment - Indoor/Outdoor:

• Office
• Plant
• Field
  
  

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.