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 rotational program role at Pacific Gas and Electric Company, located in Oakland, CA with a hybrid work model. PG&E’s Engineering, Planning, and Strategy (EP&S) organization focuses on engineering the grid of the future through an integrated approach, leveraging renewable energy sources, traditional utility infrastructure, and cutting-edge technology. This role is essential for recent Electrical Engineering graduates to gain meaningful experience in improving PG&E’s large network of electric transmission and distribution facilities, contributing to safe, reliable, and affordable energy delivery.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Hybrid
• Location: Hybrid Oakland, CA
• Pay: $49.51–$54.32 hourly
• Team: Engineering, Planning, and Strategy (EP&S) organization, within the Electric Engineering department.
• Mission: Gain meaningful engineering experience and contribute to the improvement of PG&E’s electric transmission and distribution facilities through focused rotations.
• Tech Stack: Python, SQL

What You’ll Actually Do
• Learn: Immerse in a 12-month rotation program, spending six months in up to two different departments within Electric Engineering.
• Contribute: Apply engineering principles to support the success and objectives of assigned rotational departments.
• Design: Engage in designing various aspects of PG&E’s electric distribution and transmission grid, encompassing system planning, engineering, and asset strategy.
• Develop: Gain experience in specific areas such as Distribution Asset Planning, Transmission Systems Planning, Distributed Generation, Distribution Operations Engineering, System Protection, or Grid Innovation.
• Analyze: Work within PG&E’s service territory, potentially across multiple locations, to address real-world challenges in power systems.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university, received between May 2025 and July 2027.
• Experience: Reliable transportation for work purposes.
• Skills: Completed coursework in Electrical Engineering with a power emphasis, including Power Systems, Analysis, Transmission Lines, and System Protection/Substations.
• Bonus: Experience with Python and SQL, former PG&E internship experience, strong communications, initiative, and teamwork, work experience or internships in utilities or other power-related fields, EIT Certification.