Environmental Management Biology Intern

- Intern

Hybrid - Oakland, CA

Utilities

About the position

The Environmental Management (EM) department is focused on helping PG&E's operational crews protect natural and cultural resources and maintain regulatory compliance with environmental laws while performing critical electric and gas infrastructure maintenance. Approximately 50 professional biologists work throughout the Company to achieve this goal. The Short Cycle/Vegetation Management team is responsible for providing environmental support for routine operations and maintenance and vegetation management activities on the Company's approximate 140,000 miles of electric distribution lines, 18,600 miles of electric transmission lines, and 47,000 miles of natural gas pipelines. We help construction crews complete their work in compliance with various laws, regulations, agency agreements, and other applicable commitments to protecting the natural world. To achieve that, most of our work involves crafting meaningful environmental protection measures and tools that crews can use to avoid or minimize their impacts on the environment. We also establish goals related to safety, customer service, affordability, land management, and environmental compliance that require a collaborative, cross-functional effort between employees across environmental disciplines and, ultimately, the Company as a whole.

Responsibilities

• Salesforce data entry and data management
• Creating, uploading, and syncing data/documents
• Assisting with QA/QC support
• Researching plant and animal life histories and legal statuses
• Drafting communications to obtain written permission for the use of images
• Field work, as assigned

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field at an accredited University
• Students must be enrolled or planning to continue their education towards their degree during or after the internship period
• Must have a valid driver's license or obtain one at least 30 days prior to start date

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• 3.0 GPA or greater in both cumulative GPA and major GPA
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Familiarity with Salesforce
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team environment and support fellow team members
• Takes initiative and works independently with minimal direction
• Seeks feedback
• Some experience with field work or outdoor recreational activities that provide an understanding of safety during outdoor work in potentially remote locations

Benefits

• Hourly rate range from $20.33 to $32.60