Graduate Technical Intern – Strategic Program Planning

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with other PGE departments as necessary to utilize Excel, Python and/or SQL to retrieve, clean, process and finally automate data pipelines to create datasets that match formats specified in established data dictionaries. These datasets will be ingested in newly established software and would be important for strategy and planning analyses related to DERs.
• Performs extensive testing of potential data analysis processes, evaluates performance quantitatively, and documents results.
• Recommends improvements to analytical/evaluation approaches to better capture available datasets or any other external datasets that may not have been utilized.
• Performs trend analysis of different types of program-related DER data (e.g., battery charge/discharge patterns in connection with levels of Greenhouse Gas emissions on the grid, or wholesale market price signals).
• Benchmarking of existing forecasting or analytics approaches using available data.
• Create customized analytics or visualizations for supporting variety of related technical efforts, and even co-author papers/reports for publication.

 

Education/Experience/Certifications

• Currently an actively enrolled graduate student (BS or MS recent graduate accepted) in good standing and pursuing a graduate degree, preferably in a field related to internship; GPA of 2.5 or higher preferred.
• Highly proficient in Python coding and statistical analysis principles.
• Proficient in Excel, specifically can utilize Excel formulas to summarize large datasets.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and a history of safe driving practices.

 

Desired Qualifications

• Some knowledge of electric power systems and distributed energy resources.
• Basic knowledge of database management and SQL for retrieving and effectively analyzing relevant data.
• Experience of working in team setting.
• Ability to solve practical problems and to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited data exists.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Functional Competencies

• Working computer skills using MS Office Suite. (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Working research skills.
• Working knowledge of common software applications within field.

 

General Competencies

• Working accuracy skills.
• Working organization and prioritization skills.
• Working decision-making skills.
• Working written and oral communication skills.
• Working problem-solving skills.
• Working analytical thinking skills.
• Working interpersonal skills.

Physical and Cognitive Demands

Cognitive Level Basic: Competencies needed to use common sense to carry out simple or uninvolved instructions and pass initial screening.

• Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines, and time-sensitive tasks.
• Ability to follow accuracy standards.
• Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks.
• Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress.
• Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change.
• Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback. Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement.
• Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks.
• Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers, and others within the organization. Demonstrates sound memory.
• Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks.
   

Schedule/Attendance

• Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule.
• Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance.

 

Physical Capabilities

• Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)
• Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
• Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats) (check all that apply):
  • Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces)
  • Stairs (over 10 steps)

 

Environment - Indoor/Outdoor

• Office
• Plant
• Field

 

PGE supports hybrid flexible work arrangements; and will have a combination of in-the-office and working offsite. This individual will need to be located within 75 miles from job location and will need to work in-the-office at least one day a week. However, these arrangements may change due to business needs or changes in responsibility.

 

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Compensation Range:

$16.00 - $36.00

 

Actual total compensation is commensurate with experience, skills, and education.

 

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click .

 

Join us today and power your potential!

PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

 

PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting  or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process.  Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is also available for support.  You can contact them at .

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To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date.  Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.

June 4, 2024