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Field Engineer Intern

Pacific Gas And Electric Company
Vacaville, CA Intern
POSTED ON 4/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2025

Requisition ID # 163422

Job Category : Administrative / Clerical

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Business Unit : Gas Operations

Work Type : Hybrid

Job Location : Vacaville; Rocklin; Sacramento

Field Engineer Intern

Department Overview

Gas Operations is focused on ensuring the safe and reliable flow of natural gas to our customers and is responsible for all aspects of PG&E's gas distribution and transmission operations, including planning, engineering, maintenance and construction, restoration and emergency response.

Gas Construction Engineering is responsible for the safe completion of Gas / Electric Distribution construction projects in accordance with the design, on time and within budget. Gas Construction Engineering ensures projects are built to PG&E standards and regulatory requirements. Gas Construction Engineering also works with contractors to complete construction projects throughout the PG&E system and on various types of projects.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for assisting Field Engineers with completing pre and post job reviews, pre-checking the work prior to construction, providing construction crews with support, and reviewing all regional As-Built packages. This may involve attending pre-construction meetings with other PG&E departments and / or outside jurisdictional agencies. When the work is completed, this position will be responsible for closing out estimates, completing post construction checks, along with reviewing all Regional As-Built drawings for 100% accuracy. Some assistance is required to the Scheduling group when scheduling out the work.

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 a bachelor’s degree ranges from $24.52 to $29.81 and for a master’s degree is $35.37.

Responsibilities

  • Provides technical and engineering services.
  • Conduct job reviews, pre-check jobs, do USA markings & request, site surveys.
  • Coordinate schedule customer shutdowns.
  • Investigate customer / 3rd party issues pertaining to General Construction projects.
  • Support General Construction Supervisor with daily routine issues regarding construction of jobs.
  • Close out estimates, complete post-construction checks, complete as built and review contractor invoices.
  • Work with Schedulers when planning out construction of projects.
  • Uses computer to do research and to write proposals, correspondence and e-mail; compiles, copies, files and mails reports; reproduces maps, diagrams and drawings; specs out, materials; prepares service orders.
  • Communicates with supervisors, public officials, public and customers regarding project plans, designs, identified problems, proposed solutions & estimated time frames; Communicates with construction foremen, engineers, inspectors, estimators and mappers; communicates with other departments involved with project.
  • Makes field sketches and prepares layouts for construction of gas or electric systems; uses handwriting and computer to record locations, dimensions, identified problems, proposed layouts, construction plans, time frames, and as-built drawings.
  • Makes field sketches and prepares layouts for construction of gas or electric systems.
  • Visits sites to evaluate issues of access and existing facilities.
  • Develops final construction As-Built packages to 100% accuracy

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

  • Qualified candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical. engineering, Civil Engineering, or related engineering field at an accredited University.
  • Students must be continuing their education towards their degree during and / or after the internship.
  • Field work up to 50% travel around PG&E service territory.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license or obtain one prior to start date.
  • Desired :

  • 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 - $30

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