SDG&E and SoCalGas | IT Internship
 & Associate Rotation Program

Information Technology is made up of a variety of departments that help ensure the day-to-day technological success of all SDG&E and SoCalGas operating groups. Employees in IT have the opportunity to work side-by-side with industry experts and utilize leading technologies to help maintain and analyze company software, monitor around the clock for incidents and cybersecurity threats and support our workforce both in-person and remotely across our service territory.

IT Associate

Associate Rotation Program

Program overview

We're looking for passionate and qualified individuals to be part of our Information Technology Associate Rotation and summer Internship program. In both programs, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects and grow your professional skillset by applying what you learned in school and utilizing on the job training.

Internship Program Timeline

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Our summer interns work full-time hours during their 12-week paid internship. They work closely with associates and industry experts to grow their skills and IT knowledge and they may qualify to join the Associate Rotation Program after graduation.

ASSOCIATE ROTATION PROGRAM

Our associates are full-time employees with benefits AND rotate through three various departments.  Associates gain on-the-job training and a chance to apply their skills in real world settings. They also receive career development, support, and guidance.  

The program allows associates to gain a variety of experiences and is the talent pipeline of our future IT organization.

Benefits of the program

  • Develop your technical and professional skills
  • Grow your professional network
  • Present to leaders and peers
  • Participate in mentoring programs
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Work/life balance and stability
  • Socially responsible Fortune 500 company

Potential departments

  • Software development/Engineering
  • Programming
  • Data Science
  • Analytics
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cloud Services
  • Cybersecurity
  • Database management
  • Project Management (Agile Methodology)
  • Networking & Infrastructure
  • Architecture

Requirements

  1. Interns must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Engineering or other related technical or business field. 
  2. Associates must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Engineering or other related technical or business field.
  3. Ongoing authorization to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship
  4. Ability to engage in a hybrid work environment. 

SDG&E 

San Diego Gas & Electric has been energizing the region for over 140 years. But delivering energy to homes and businesses is only the start of our work each day. We also work hard to keep the community safe by helping to mitigate wildfires. We’re helping to enable the shift to electric vehicles. We’re supporting our local economy by working with diverse suppliers. And we’re investing in our community by supporting K-12 education and workforce training. Why do we do this? Because we’re always moving forward – together. SDG&E positions are based in the greater San Diego area.

POSITIONS FOR 2025 ARE NOW CLOSED

 

SoCalGas 

For more than 150 years, SoCalGas has served Central and Southern California as a responsible and engaged environmental leader, employer and neighbor. With safe, clean, affordable, reliable and abundant domestic sources of natural gas, SoCalGas' innovation is fueling new possibilities in California. We strive to improve the quality of life in our communities by maintaining a diverse workforce, working with suppliers that represent and reflect the communities we serve and giving back through our charitable contributions and employee volunteer activities. SoCalGas positions are based in the greater Los Angeles area.

POSITIONS FOR 2025 ARE NOW CLOSED

 

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ABOUT US

SDG&E lit its first lamp on San Diego streets in 1881. Today, SDG&E is an innovative San Diego-based electric and gas utility that is guided by its mission to improve lives and communities by building the cleanest, safest and most reliable energy company in America. It provides safe, reliable and clean energy to its 3.6 million consumers in San Diego and southern Orange Counties.

Frequently asked questions

Teams are continuously evolving, and opportunities are determined based on organizational needs and gaps. Both associates and interns will be matched with teams at their respective company. Interns are matched with a team that best aligns with their degree, skills, and interests around desired future career path. Similarly, associates are matched for each rotation with a variety of teams across IT and our business partners that best align their degree, skills, and desired career path.

Your Rotation or Internship assignments team will provide you with on-the-job training. As an IT employee, you will also have access to our robust online training resources as well as company trainings.

In our programs, associates and interns are given the opportunity to spend time on professional development and leadership opportunities. You will have the opportunity grow your technical and professional skills through rotations/assignments, experiential training, networking, and leadership opportunities.

We often hire recent graduates into the associate program who have not completed an internship with our company.

​​​​​​​Be on the lookout for informational sessions and career fairs at your school.