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Graduate Student Assistant - Summer 2026 - Hybrid (San Francisco, CA)

The California Public Utilities Commission regulates privately owned electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water, railroad, rail transit, and passenger transportation companies, in addition to authorizing video franchises. Our five Governor-appointed Commissioners, as well as our staff, are dedicated to ensuring that consumers have safe, reliable utility service at reasonable rates, protecting against fraud, and promoting the health of California’s economy.

To learn more visit www.cpuc.ca.gov .

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is seeking to hire a Summer Graduate Student Assistant in the Office of Commissioner Baker. The role provides a challenging internship opportunity and experience in state service, with a focus on energy policy and programs. The student assistant will closely coordinate with the Commissioner’s staff and directly work with the Commissioner.

Conditions of Employment

This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.

Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.

UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI Student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.

UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.

Prerequisites

Must be a graduate student attending classes during the regular term (fall, spring, and winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.

To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf

Students must be enrolled at a minimum in six-semester units or nine-quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six-quarter units for graduate students.

Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.

Majors/Fields of Study

Law, Public Policy & Administration, or Related Field of Study.

Work Schedule

Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. Final work schedule to be determined by supervisor.

Additional Work Schedule

Up to 40 hours per week over 10 weeks in Summer 2026

Compensation

$22.75 to 27.75 per hour.

M inimum Qualifications

Must complete each term with minimum unit requirements for Undergraduate and Graduate student classifications. Proof will be collected at the end of each Spring and Fall term.
Successfully completing at least one full year at an accredited law or graduate school by the time the internship starts.
Ability to write clearly and concisely.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to work independently, as well as in teams.
Ability to maintain cooperative work relationships.
Prompt and reliable.
Experience with policy and/or legal analysis, including through application of quantitative and statistical methods.

Preferred Qualifications

Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under supervision of Commissioner Baker's staff and in a trainee capacity, the graduate student assistant duties include but are not limited to:

Conduct legal and legislative research.
Help review Administrative Law Judge rulings, resolutions, and Commission decisions.
Meet with Commissioner Baker’s office, administrative law judges, attorneys, and staff to discuss various Commission proceedings or matters of interest to the Commission.

Physical Requirements

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a hybrid environment.

Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home.

Application Instructions

Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.

Apply by: March 30, 2026

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