All-Women Crew Makes History at SDG&E Rodeo Competition in Carlsbad

All-women crew makes history at SDG&E Rodeo competition in Carlsbad

Members of the all-women crew who competed in the SDG&E Gas and Electric Rodeo. (Photo courtesy of SDG&E) For the first time in San Diego Gas & Electric‘s 144-year history, an all-women crew — consisting of a welder, pipefitter and laborer — competed in the 2025 SDG&E Gas and Electric Rodeo, placing fourth. The event, which tests workers’ skills as they vie for a chance to represent SDG&E at national competitions, was held at the SDG&E North Coa…

All-female SDG&E crew makes local history at ‘rodeo’ competition

“Good job, good job, ladies. Breathe, breathe, breathe,” urged a San Diego Gas & Electric manager, as two young female co-workers attempted to slice through a 6-inch steel pipe as fast as they could. Huffing and puffing and occasionally pausing briefly to catch their breath, the two utility workers, outfitted with safety glasses and hard hats, ultimately had to stop after more than five minutes, unable to break through the thick pipe with a larg…