Engineer Rotational Development Program (ERDP) Electric Engineering (Power Systems) – Power Systems

Job Description

Rotational Development Program Trainee (Electrical Power Systems) | Pacific Gas and Electric Company

The Tone:
This is a 12-month rotation program at Pacific Gas and Electric Company, located in San Jose, CA with hybrid work. The company’s Engineering, Planning, and Strategy (EP&S) organization is dedicated to engineering the grid of the future. This involves an integrated approach that leverages renewable energy sources, traditional utility infrastructure, and cutting-edge technology to deliver safe, reliable, and affordable energy to customers. This role is crucial for designing all aspects of PG&E’s electric distribution and transmission grid, including system planning, engineering, resiliency solutions, and asset strategy. Participants will gain meaningful engineering experience vital for improving PG&E’s large network of electric transmission and distribution facilities.

The TL;DR
• Role: Rotational Development Program Trainee
• Type: 12-month rotation program
• Location: Hybrid San Jose, CA
• Pay: $49.51–$54.32 hourly
• Team: Engineering, Planning, and Strategy (EP&S) organization, Electric Engineering department
• Mission: Gain meaningful engineering experience in electric transmission and distribution to improve PG&E’s facilities.
• Tech Stack: Python, SQL

What You’ll Actually Do
• Learn and contribute within up to two distinct Electric Engineering departments to understand grid operations and strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to the planning and strategy of electric distribution assets and transmission systems.
• Engage in the planning and integration of distributed generation within the electric grid.
• Support electric distribution operations engineering to enhance grid reliability and performance.
• Participate in the design and implementation of system protection measures for the electric network.
• Collaborate on grid innovation projects, exploring new technologies for future utility infrastructure.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level position for candidates having received or currently receiving a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Experience: Degree must have been received or will be received between May 2025 and July 2027. Reliable transportation is required for work purposes.
• Skills: Foundational knowledge in Electrical Engineering principles with an emphasis on power systems, analysis, and transmission lines. Understanding of system protection and substations is also expected.
• Bonus: Completed coursework in Electrical Engineering with power emphasis, experience with Python and SQL, former PG&E internship experience, strong communication, initiative, and teamwork skills, work experience or internships in utilities or the power industry, EIT Certification.