What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer Rotational Development Program (ERDP) Electric Engineering (Power Syste position at Pacific Gas and Electric Company?
Requisition ID# 161792
Job Category: Engineering / Science
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Electric Engineering
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Oakland
Engineer Rotational Development Program (ERDP) Electric Engineering (Power Systems)
Department Overview
PG&E's Engineering, Planning, and Strategy (EP&S) organization is focused on engineering the grid of the future through an integrated approach leveraging renewable energy sources, traditional utility infrastructure, and cutting-edge technology to deliver safe, reliable, and affordable energy to our customers. The Electric Engineering department within EP&S is responsible for designing all aspects of PG&E's electric distribution and transmission grid, including system planning, engineering, resiliency solutions, and asset strategy.
Position Summary
The Engineering Rotation Development Program is a 12-month rotation program that provides engineers an opportunity to gain meaningful engineering experience in up to two departments within Electric Engineering focused on improving PG&E's large network of electric transmission and distribution facilities. The rotation assignments will occur within multiple locations as defined. Some of the available department rotations include:
- Distribution Asset Planning
- Transmission Systems Planning
- Distribution Planning - Distributed Generation
- Distributions Operations Engineering
- System Protection
- Grid Innovation
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. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.
The hourly rate for a bachelor's degree is $48.23 and for a master's degree is $52.12.
Responsibilities
With six months in each rotation, participants will have enough time to learn about the rotational department and contribute to the department's success. Engineers can expect to work within PG&E's service territory with rotation opportunities within the departments specified above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Qualified candidates will have received or be receiving a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from December2023to July2025from an ABET accredited university.
- Must have a valid driver's license or obtain one at least 30 days prior to start date. Will need to obtain a California's driver's license if current license is from another state.
Desired Qualifications
- Completed coursework in Electrical Engineering with power emphasis: Power Systems, Analysis, Transmission Lines, System Protection/Substations, and other related courses
- Experience with Python and SQL.
- Former PG&E Internship
- Strong communications, initiative, and teamwork
- Work experience or internships in utilities, power industry, or other power related fields
- EIT Certification
PG&E is unable to provide VISA sponsorship to students on an F-1, J-1 or other student visa for this position.
. Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, medical condition, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the job.
Salary : $48 - $52
