Engineering Assistant I

Pacific Gas And Electric Company • Oakland, CA

1d • $40 - $57 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineering Assistant I provides entry‑level technical and administrative support to engineering teams while gaining hands‑on experience in an engineering environment. Under close supervision, the Engineering Assistant I assist engineers and Engineering Assistants with basic engineering support activities, document management, data tracking, and coordination tasks related to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of utility facilities.
This position is intended to support learning and professional development by exposure to engineering workflows, systems, and standards while contributing to the day‑to‑day operational needs. The Engineering Assistant I works collaboratively with engineers, supervisors, and cross‑functional partners and is expected to follow established procedures, safety requirements, and documentation standards.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in engineering or its equivalent in technical education and experience

Nice To Haves

• 3 years of clerical or administrative support experience
• Advanced and demonstrated proficiency with business software products (Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, Adobe Acrobat, Clarity, Documentum, etc.)
• Ability to understand written technical standards and to communicate readily with others, both orally and in writing
• Ability to prepare complex forms, reports, records and reference data, including statistical records and computations required for reports and audits

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers and Engineering Assistants with basic technical and administrative support tasks under close supervision
• Support the preparation, organization, and maintenance of engineering drawings, project files, and documentation
• Help collect, organize, and enter engineering and project data into tracking tools, spreadsheets, or internal systems
• Perform basic data review, cleanup, and validation to support reporting accuracy and project tracking
• Assist with document control activities, including filing, version control, and document uploads to shared repositories (e.g., SharePoint or similar systems)
• Help coordinate information between engineers, supervisors, and cross‑functional teams by tracking requests and updates
• Follow established engineering procedures, safety requirements, and documentation standards
• Learn and apply basic engineering concepts, tools, and workflows through hands-on project support
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned to support team objectives and learning goals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree