Engineering Rotational Development Program (ERDP) Power Generation Hydro

PG&E • Chico, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineering Rotational Development Program (ERDP) Power Generation Hydro is an 18-month program that gives engineers meaningful experience in up to three Power Generation departments, focused on improving PG&E’s electric generating facilities. Participants receive mentoring from Senior Engineers and work at generating facilities supporting engineering, Operations & Maintenance, and construction projects. Facilities are located in the foothills and Sierra Nevada Mountain range between Fresno and Shasta.

Common work includes engineering and drawing reviews and revisions, field construction support, design work, and quality-control document and data collection. Rotations may be assigned to engineering offices in Redding, Burney, Chico, Auburn, or Auberry. PG&E may temporarily relocate participants to one or more of these offices during rotations.

Successful completion is determined by a panel and includes obtaining an Engineer-in-Training Certificate. Successful candidates will be interviewed for an Associate Project Engineer position at a location determined by Power Generation’s business needs.

Requirements

• Be receiving or have received a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering between June 2025 and June 2027.
• Be able to present a valid Class C California Driver’s License or higher by the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in utilities, drafting, project management, construction, or engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and support team members.
• Initiative and flexibility to embrace change to accomplish work.
• Strong customer and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in rotations across up to three Power Generation departments.
• Support engineering, Operations & Maintenance, and construction projects at generating facilities.
• Review and revise engineering documents and drawings.
• Provide field support for construction.
• Perform design work.
• Collect quality-control documents and data.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level