EPSS Systems & Data Management Intern
About The Position
EPSS Systems & Data Management team supports the program by both maintaining and enhancing complex data pipelines and applications that underpin nearly every aspect of EPSS. The team leverages live system information every day from meteorology, GIS, SCADA, and engineering data (powerbase) for 2 million customers and over 40,000 miles of conductor. Data Team Roles and Responsibilities Manage the data pipeline & controls that determine the EPSS Program Scope (devices & circuits) Ensure the system is consistently in the appropriate posture to prevent catastrophic wildfires Support operations with reporting/tracking and opportunities to continuously improve The EPSS Data Internship position will be at the groundbreaking edge of this through several potential opportunities in refining & establishing new data pipelines, experimentation with AI/LLM toolkits, and front-end application building. This is a major developmental opportunity to get hands-on experience in using Palantir Foundry as a full-stack data platform with a highly engaged & experienced group of data scientists, data engineers, and top-notch business analysts. The successful candidate is expected to support senior team members on key initiatives including but not limited to: Considering new approaches to device state validation using a combination of real-time telemetry and other data sources. Building data products that support reporting and management of 2026 initiatives within EPSS Operations to improve electric reliability and reduce outage durations. Enhancing the EPSS Planning team’s capability to execute and track deployment of new devices and device firmware for improved program performance and effectiveness This position is hybrid with the expectation of working in PG&E’s General Office in Oakland, CA approximately 3 days per week.
Requirements
- Qualified candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Data Science at an accredited University
- Students must be continuing their education towards their degree during and/or after the internship
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work location
- PG&E is unable to provide VISA sponsorship to students on an F-1, J-1 or other student visa for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Candidate demonstrates school projects or work experience that target energy, the utility industry, or large-scale data management for a related industry ( examples: utility-scale solar implementation, grid infrastructure/resource management, data engineering/modeling for public transportation )
- Lean Six Sigma, EIT or FE certification
- 3.0 GPA or greater in both cumulative GPA and major GPA
- Engineering or data 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
- Highly curious and tenaciously resourceful in digging for answers and finding solutions
Responsibilities
- Supporting senior staff with:
- Python/pyspark coding & debugging
- Data pipeline building & maintenance
- Front-end application features & enhancements
- Reporting on-site to company headquarters 2-3 days per week
- Travel to the field may be required; frequency depends on the assignment and is typically less than 10%.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
