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Rotational Development Program Trainee (Electrical Power Systems) in , us

Requisition ID # 168102

Job Category: Engineering / Science

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Electric Engineering

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: San Luis Obispo

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 one or multiple locations as defined with business needs. Some of the available department rotations include:

• Distribution Asset Planning

• Transmission Systems Planning

• Distribution Planning - Distributed

• 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.

The hourly rate for a bachelor's degree is $49.51 and for a master's degree is $54.32.

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

May 2024 to December 2026 only

from an ABET accredited university.

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

• 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 any VISA stat

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Delivering for our hometowns

Serving our planet

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Curious

Tenacious

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More About Our Company

EEO

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that actively pursues and hires a workforce that reflects the hometowns we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , ancestry, , , , physical or mental status, medical condition, protected veteran status, marital status, , sexual , , , expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the job.

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Rotational Development Program Trainee (Electrical Power Systems) in , us

95450 Us
Full time

Published on 05/05/2026

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