3+ years in Electrical Utility Distribution/Transmission/Telecommunication Design or related Engineering discipline.
Valid Class C Driver's License required.
Experience with engineering principles and construction standards.
Familiarity with power flow studies and economic analysis.
Proficient in drafting systems and GIS or related design tools.
Responsibilities
Conduct long-term grid planning analyses and manage design projects through to construction completion.
Develop and design electrical distribution system plans, providing resource identification and cost estimates.
Make project-impacting decisions regarding timing, scope, and budget.
Perform field inspections for compliance with approved development plans.
Analyze regional distribution system capabilities and adherence to planning criteria.
Conduct power flow studies and prepare distribution plans for short- and long-term.
Ensure distribution system reliability by analyzing outage data.
Benefits
Hybrid work mode allows for remote work days.
Option for a 9/80 alternate work schedule or traditional 40hr/5 days a week.
Up to 25% travel required within the service territory.
Employee base located at Santa Barbara Service Center, with potential for extended work in other locations.
Full Job Description
District Planning Senior Specialist
Responsibilities
Conducts long-term grid import planning analyses and transmission interconnection assessments and projects. Manages various large design projects from inception to construction completion with follow- through on policies, procedures, rules, rates, completion dates, and ensuring compliance of electrical designs.
Supports the company's electrical distribution system by developing and designing plans, identifying necessary resources and providing cost estimates and options for the construction of distribution facilities.
Makes decisions that have a direct impact on project, course, timing, scope, and budget.
Performs field inspections to gather data relevant to the planning and development review process and to verify that planning development projects comply with approved plans.
Assesses the capabilities of the regional distribution system and its compliance with the planning criteria.
Conducts power flow studies, builds power flow models, and prepares economic analyses to develop short- and long-term distribution system plans.
Ensures the distribution system performance meets reliability targets and that outages are analyzed for cause, trends and duration.
Coordinates activities with other internal personnel and/or organizations to ensure compliance and appropriate follow-through of policies, procedures, rules, rates, and completion dates applicable to his/her assigned projects.
Stays up to date of current industry practices, standards and customer needs. Interacts with a diverse customer base on meeting electrical design needs and is responsible for providing successful outcomes for the customer and SCE on assigned or requested projects.
Provides training and support, assessing and managing the workload when necessary.
A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.
Minimum Qualifications
Three or more years of experience in Electrical Utility Distribution/Transmission/Telecommunication Design, Distribution/Transmission/Telecommunication Line Construction, or Engineering discipline.
Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications
Proven ability to apply engineering principles, construction standards, and industry practices.
Experience determining scope of work, method of service, and OH/UG construction methods.
Proficiency with wind/pole loading applications, drafting systems, GIS, or related design systems (e.g., SPIDA Calc, Autodesk AUD, cGIS, SAP, or equivalents).
Experience preparing work orders, construction plans, or project packages.
Ability to manage multiple technical or customer projects under shifting priorities.
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams (clients, peers, management, agencies).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Leadership or mentorship experience.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Experience managing customer or stakeholder interactions in a technical, construction, or utility environment, including providing clear information, addressing inquiries, and coordinating solutions.
Experience in project management
Experience in training, mentorship, or performing as a team lead
Experience in customer service resolution
Additional Information
This position's work mode is hybrid. The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days. Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to work and reside in the state of California. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
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The primary work location for this position is the Santa Barbara Service Center. However, the successful candidate may also be asked to work for an extended amount of time at alternate work location. Position will require up to 25% traveling and being out in the field throughout the SCE service territory.
This position has an option for a 9/80 Alternate Work Schedule or 40hrs/5 days a week.
Relocation does not apply to this position.
As of July 1, 2025, this position falls within the representation of ESC Local 20. As the company and the union work towards a collective bargaining agreement, please note that the conditions of employment listed on this job posting may be impacted depending on the results of bargaining.
