Design / Drafting, Associate Specialist

Southern California Edison•Wildomar, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Southern California Edison is hiring a Design / Drafting, Associate Specialist to collaborate with the New Business planning team on designing, estimating, and finalizing work orders that support field construction projects. The role creates drawings and other design deliverables for utility distribution and telecommunication systems, and supports smaller-scale residential and commercial projects. The work contributes to SCE’s efforts to provide reliable service and advance cleaner energy. This position is hybrid: the employee reports to an SCE facility a set number of days and may work remotely on the remaining days. Employees are generally required to work and reside in California. The specific schedule will be discussed during the interview, and the work mode may change based on business needs. The position offers an option for a 9/80 alternate work schedule or a 40-hour, five-day workweek. Relocation is not available. As of July 1, 2025, the position falls within the representation of ESC Local 20; employment conditions may be affected by collective bargaining.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in CAD drafting, or completion of a CAD certificate or equivalent CAD coursework.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Autodesk Utility Design (AUD).
AutoCAD certification.
Experience with SAP, S4HANA, WorkIt, and SharePoint.
Experience with permit requests.
Experience with electric utility design.
Experience with customer service.

Responsibilities

Create accurate, detailed design drawings, diagrams, maps, and plans for utility distribution and telecommunication systems using CAD software for routine or simple designs, with appropriate mapping symbols, callouts, decals, and tie-downs.
Assist in creating visualization deliverables, including plans, profiles, schematics, renderings, animations, and documentation for design review and construction.
Incorporate information from geographic surveys, photogrammetry, and geospatial data into drawings and models.
Complete load-flow, short-circuit, and power-quality analyses to validate electrical system designs.
Assist with work-order costing, labor estimates, and supplemental form completion.
Update online service requests.
Check planners’ redlines for accuracy and completeness.
Prepare and revise design sketches for proposals and authorizations based on field information.
Evaluate electrical clearance requirements and ensure designs comply with applicable standards and regulations.
Complete engineering functions and calculations in AUD, such as cable pulling, voltage drop, and flicker calculations.
Support design efforts for smaller-scale projects, including residential and small commercial designs.
Protect company physical, financial, and cybersecurity assets, and properly access and manage sensitive customer and company information with integrity.