ATS Performance Testing Engineering Intern
 PG&E | |
 United States, California, Danville | |
 Mar 11, 2026 | |
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Requisition ID# 170871 Job Category: Administrative / Clerical Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Strategy & Growth Work Type: Onsite Job Location: Danville Department Overview Applied Technology Services (ATS) has been providing technology-based, innovative, high-value services to the Company for over 40 years. ATS is a multidisciplinary team of over 120 engineers, scientists, and technicians. The ATS vision is to be a forward-thinking, technological leader providing high-value solutions and services needed across the Company. Position Summary The Performance Testing Engineering Internship position is located within the Grid Technology Engineering & Evaluation (GTEE) organization within ATS. GTEE operates state-of-the-art laboratories for advanced T&D hardware & software validation, real-time hardware-in-the-loop power system modeling & simulation, and communication interface testing with highly qualified staff who leverage unique technical engineering design & fabrication skills to solve PG&E's most complex engineering challenges in waveform analytics, system protection, electric reliability, DERs, V2X & electrification, microgrids, ADMS, DERMS, predictive analytics, and Integrated Grid Planning (IGP). The Performance Testing Engineering Internship position will be at the groundbreaking edge of this through supporting ongoing project testing of a variety of heat pump water heating products as well as HVAC and hot water distribution balancing valves and insulation qualities with the overarching goal of creating a decarbonized and reliable grid, while continuing to be the leader in reducing overall peak demand and total energy usage. Performance Testing Engineers generate critical test data and present results from energy efficiency test cases in support of ASHRAE (American Society for Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers), ACEEE (American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy), AHRI (Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Institute), DOE (Department of Energy), and CEC (California Energy Commission). Quite often, work performed among this team will lend itself to changes in California and National Building Codes and Standards. Work may range from general technical consultation or comprehensive support (add more here).The successful candidate is expected to support senior engineering staff on key initiatives including but not limited to:
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 this position ranges from $24.52 to $35.37. Responsibilities Supporting senior staff with:
The successful intern will have the opportunity to learn about these activities as described above working with a team of experienced engineers and technicians. Additionally, the intern will gain knowledge of the larger Mechanical Engineering organization through the work they will be performing. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
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PG&E is unable to provide VISA sponsorship to students on an F-1, J-1 or other student visa for this position. | |