Gas Construction Intern

Requisition ID# 157052

Job Category: Administrative / Clerical

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Gas Operations

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Chico

Department Overview

General Construction Gas Distribution Construction Engineering is responsible for the safe completion of construction projects on gas Transmission and Distribution assets delivered on time and within budget. The Gas Construction Engineering group ensures projects are built and documented to PG&E standards and regulatory requirements. The team reviews projects prior to construction, coordinates and supports projects in construction, creates construction As-Builts, Gas clearances, operational changes, and ensure project closeout through the As-Built process.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for assisting Field Engineers and/or Field Engineer Techs with their day-to-day activities which may or may not include the following:

Pre and post job reviews, pre-checking the work prior to construction, creating estimates and reviewing all regional As-Built packages, attending pre-construction meetings with other PG&E departments and/or outside jurisdictional agencies, ensuring material type is correct, and compliance with NEC requirements, closing out estimates, completing post construction checks, along with reviewing all Regional As-Built drawings for 100% accuracy, and making corrections identified by quality control.

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. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $19.56to $29.81

Job Responsibilities (Assisting w/ the following)

* Provides technical and engineering services

* Conduct job reviews, pre-check jobs, do USA markings & request, site surveys

* Coordinate schedule customer shutdowns

* Investigate customer/3rd party issues pertaining to General Construction projects

* Support General Construction Supervisor with daily routine issues regarding construction of jobs

* Pre and post construction estimates, complete pre and post-construction checks, complete as-built and review contractor invoices

* Work with Schedulers when planning out construction of projects

* Ensure correct materials are documented in Bill of Materials for As-Builts

* Uses computer to do research and to write proposals, correspondence and e-mail; compiles, copies, files and mails reports; uses phone, copier, scanner, fax machines; reproduces maps, plans, diagrams and drawings; specs out and orders supplies and materials; prepares service orders

* Communicates with supervisors, public officials, general public and customers regarding project plans, designs, identified problems, proposed solutions & estimated time frames; Communicates with construction foremen, engineers, inspectors, estimators and mappers; communicates with other departments involved with project

* Makes field sketches and prepares layouts for construction of gas or electric systems; uses handwriting and computer to record: locations, dimensions, identified problems, proposed layouts, construction plans, time frames, and as-built drawings

* Makes field sketches and prepares layouts for construction of gas or electric systems

* Visits sites to evaluate issues of access and existing facilities

* Reviews all regional As-Built packages for 100% accuracy

* Host project construction status meetings

* Maintain projects field labor hour input

Qualifications

Minimum:

* Enrolled as a fulltime student for a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Construction Management. (Students must be continuing education with returning back to school in the Fall of 2024 working towards a degree fulltime.

* Must be at least 18 years of age

* Must possess a valid California Driver's License

Desired:

* Previous Field Engineer/Project Engineer experience

* Experience in CAD along with hand draft skills.

* Ability to demonstrate strong math and computer skills, strong written and verbal communication and an attention to detail

* Ability to demonstrate intermediate to advance Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive)

* Ability to work flexible schedules, extended hours, nights, weekends, and/or overtime (scheduled or ad hoc)

* Ability to drive safely in all weather and road condition

* Ability to read construction drawings

* Must be able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Fire-Retardant Clothing

PG&E is unable to provide VISA sponsorship to students on an F-1, J-1 or other visa for this position