OverviewThe Technical Planner will support the Surcharge Program (20SD) and field design support activities including modifications, removals, and installations of electric facilities and services. The Technical Planner coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to support project planning, design development, and timely project execution. This position requires excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills to effectively manage multiple assignments in a dynamic utility environment.
Responsibilities
- Visit project sites, collect information, and assist with the design scope and progress of the project.
- Support project schedules, resolve design discrepancies, and facilitate communication for the purposes and goals of the program at the direction of the program or project manager.
- Complete design modification for electric facility additions, removals, and upgrades from onset through completion of project.
- If necessary, meets with customers to identify specific limitations, and customer requests.
- Coordinate with other internal personnel or stakeholders to ensure compliance and appropriate follow-through of policies, procedures, rules, rates, and completion dates applicable to assigned projects.
- Identify and support environmental requirements to facilitate permit and easement acquisition.
- Stay current on overhead-to-underground conversion requirements and policy changes to ensure projects are planned, designed, and executed in accordance with project guidelines.
- Seek advice and perspectives from internal and external sources to enhance decision-making and project execution.
- Complete other responsibilities and duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- 3+ years of experience working on Electric utility distribution system projects
- 3+ years of Electric utility OH and UG design experience
Other Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferred
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience with the interpretation and application of Electric utility design and standards highly preferred
- Experience with Overhead, Underground, Distribution and CPUC Rule Application preferred
- Ability to review complex problems and propose innovative solutions
- Experience working with designers, planners and PMs on matters related to design
- Strong attention to detail including problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to effectively communicate technical issues and concepts to multiple levels of teams
- Excellent acumen to collaborate with team members, leadership and stakeholders
- Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Geographical Information Systems or other standard Electric utility design systems
- Ability to visit project sites and client office location as needed in San Diego, CA
Pay Range: $71,000 - $91,000 per year
Work Location: Hybrid 1 day per week in the San Diego, CA office
Travel: Project site visits up to 2-3 days per week
Visa Sponsorship: Legal authorization to work in the U.S.A. on a full-time basis without sponsorship
Physical Requirements: Ability to pass a pre-authorized background check including a drug-screening
Other Physical Requirements: Ability to walk up to 1 mile and navigate uneven walking surfaces at project sites
