Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is a combined natural gas and electric utility serving approximately 16 million people across a 70,000-square-mile service area in Northern and Central California. Founded in 1905, the company employs around 28,000 people and operates within the state's regulated energy market.
The company's technical work spans several critical domains for California's energy future, including grid modernization, climate resilience, wildfire safety monitoring, renewable energy integration, and infrastructure undergrounding. These areas reflect the operational demands of maintaining and upgrading energy delivery systems across a large and geographically diverse state.
PG&E's organizational culture emphasizes safety, diversity, and community service. Employees contribute over 75,000 volunteer hours annually. The company's core operational mission is the delivery of safe, reliable, and affordable natural gas and electricity to its customer base.
