T‑Line & Substation Project Management Intern
About The Position
The T‑Line & Substation Project Management Intern is a developmental, learning‑focused role designed to provide hands‑on exposure to electric transmission and substation project execution. The intern will work alongside experienced Project Managers and Project Controls professionals to observe, learn, and support day‑to‑day project management activities. This role emphasizes learning by doing, with structured opportunities to gain familiarity with project lifecycle processes, field execution, cost and schedule tracking, and internal PG&E systems and reporting tools. The intern will not be accountable for independent project decisions, but will support the team through analytical, administrative, and coordination tasks while developing foundational project management skills. 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 $20.88 to $36.42.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or a related field
- Continuing education toward degree during and/or after the internship in a full-time capacity
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work assignments
Nice To Haves
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Prior internship, coursework, or exposure related to utilities, construction, engineering, or project management
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to learn in a team environment and take direction from multiple stakeholders
- Demonstrated initiative and interest in project delivery and infrastructure work
Responsibilities
- Shadow Project Managers during field visits to active transmission and substation construction sites to observe execution, safety practices, and contractor coordination
- Review project schedules and progress updates under supervision to understand sequencing, critical path concepts, and milestone tracking
- Assist with tracking project status across a portfolio using existing dashboards and reports
- Run standard reports and assist with basic data validation and organization
- Support monthly cost activities, including accrual preparation and review, under direction of Project Managers or Project Controls Analysts
- Attend project status meetings, take meeting notes, and track follow‑up action items
- Assist with maintaining project documentation in accordance with PG&E records management and project governance requirements
- Observe risk identification discussions and learn how risks and mitigations are documented and managed
- Collaborate with team members to support ad‑hoc analyses, presentations, or operational reviews as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
