Electric Transmission Asset Planning & Operations Engineering Senior I

SDG&E • San Diego, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

SDG&E is seeking an Electric Transmission Asset Planning & Operations Engineering Senior I to perform advanced technical evaluations and develop solutions that improve transmission system reliability and efficiency. This role provides expertise in planning and operational processes to support long-term asset health and regulatory compliance. The position focuses on planning and designing transmission systems with voltage levels typically above 34.5K, specifically transmission circuits, and includes providing expert review for PLS-CADD overhead line designs. SDG&E is an energy company committed to building a brighter, cleaner future for 3.7 million people in Southern California, focusing on innovation, reducing emissions, modernizing the electric grid, and enabling customer transitions to clean technologies.

Requirements

• Requires a 4 year degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Typically requires 5 years of related experience.
• Ability to assess operational and lifecycle risks and recommend mitigation actions.
• Ability to independently evaluate non-routine asset or operational issues.
• Ability to lead discrete asset planning or operations analyses with minimal oversight.
• In-depth knowledge of transmission asset behavior, aging mechanisms, and performance drivers.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory, industry, and utility standards.
• Skill in analyzing asset data to diagnose risk or reliability concerns.
• Skill in explaining technical issues to cross-functional stakeholders.
• A valid CA Driver’s license or the ability to obtain a valid CA Driver’s License prior to the first day of employment.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• A related engineering degree from an ABET accredited program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the development of innovative and efficient solutions for electrical distribution/transmission systems while ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and operational requirements.
• Participates in emergency response and restoration efforts during system failures or severe weather events.
• Conducts detailed design reviews and prepares or evaluates technical documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Performs field inspections of overhead and underground electric facilities on both public and private utility systems.
• Executes engineering calculations such as cable pulling, voltage drop, pole loading, and power factor studies to support system design and reliability.
• Assists in preparing engineering analyses for overhead and underground systems, contributing to system planning and optimization.
• Prepares and reviews reports on system performance, offering insights and recommendations to engineering and operations teams.
• Frequent, independent driving to meetings, company locations and/or field locations while maintaining a focus on safety and compliance with traffic laws is essential to this position and cannot reasonably be accomplished via alternative transportation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior