District Planning Specialist

Southern California Edison • Lancaster, CA

304d • $39 - $59 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Clean Energy Revolution as a Local Planning Specialist at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you'll support the regulatory requirements of SCE's electrical distribution system by developing and designing plans, identifying necessary resources, and providing cost estimates and options for the construction of distribution facilities. As a District Planning Specialist, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions, and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

Requirements

• One or more years of experience performing electrical utility distribution service planning.
• Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of engineering principles, construction standards, and industry practices.
• Experience in SCE systems such as DM, SAP, AUD, CSRP, SpidaCalc, SpidaMin.
• Experience in Customer Service and Project Management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Developed and designed electrical distribution plans, identifying vital resources and providing cost estimates.
• Training or education applying technical information related to engineering, drafting, architecture, construction, mapping, design, mechanics, mathematics, science or computers.
• Gathered and analyzed information and make sound decisions independently and in consideration of applicable policies and procedures.
• Experience working with computer aided design software (i.e. Auto CAD).
• Occasional lifting of typically less than 40lbs.
• Work in various weather conditions. Possibly even in remote regions - the coast, desert, mountains across California.

Responsibilities

• Develops and prepares construction plans, drawings, and/or circuit maps; develops and designs electrical distribution plans, identifying necessary resources and providing cost estimates and follow through on policies, procedures, rules, rates, completion dates, and ensuring compliance of electrical designs.
• Performs calculations relevant to design with latest SCE standards and/or requests studies through Engineering when necessary.
• 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.
• Participates in small to medium-sized residential, commercial and industrial projects; assists in determining scope of work, method of service, and construction methods for Distribution overhead and underground facilities.
• Manages work orders/projects and maintains current understanding of industry practices and standards.
• Provides technical support to licensing and certification proceedings related to new distribution/transmission lines and substation sites.
• Stays up-to-date of current industry practices, standards and customer needs.
• Identifies environmental requirements and coordinates required project components with other departments, customers, governmental bodies, and various external sources.
• Supports project drawings and budget by monitoring internal and external customer timelines and expectations.
• Manages multiple projects with project management principles, tools, and techniques effectively under tight time constraints, shifting priorities, and making critical decisions with minimal supervision.
• Manages project risks, resolves issues, and resolves escalations impacting project scope, timeline, and budget (work order pricing).
• 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.
• Ensures the protection of all physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accesses and manages 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.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Utilities