Senior Engineer 1, Grid Architecture Innovation

Edison International • Pomona, CA

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About The Position

Join the Clean Energy Revolution as a Senior Engineer 1, Grid Architecture Innovation at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you'll lead the development and execution of grid transformation strategies that modernize how we plan, build, and operate the electric grid. As a Senior Engineer 1 on the Grid Architecture Innovation team, you will shape the future of energy delivery by integrating advanced technologies, driving cross-functional innovation, and enabling scalable solutions that support California's clean energy goals. 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

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Bachelor's Degree in a scientific/technical/math field.
• Seven or more years of experience performing engineering work in operations, production, construction or maintenance environments.
• Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience with leading grid modernization and digitalization initiatives
• Experience with asset management, including maintenance strategies, lifecycle planning, and risk assessments.
• Experience with utility planning, engineering, and execution
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute enterprise-level roadmaps aligned with long-term grid transformation strategies and clean energy goals.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with internal stakeholders (e.g., engineering, IT) and external partners.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts and deliver technical presentations to both a technical and non-technical audience, including external settings.
• Work effectively in areas where processes are not clearly defined, self-starter.
• Stay current with relevant technology and innovation.
• Strong ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, and effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Oversees engineers performing diagnostics, monitoring and inspecting equipment, and reviewing grid technologies, building relationships to facilitate cross-functional knowledge transfer of related work groups
• Leads the preparation of technical reports, presentations, and other documentation to communicate project status, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders
• Collaborate and lead with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless development, integration and implementation of future technologies and asset performance management strategies
• Assists in a variety of engineering and business initiatives and grid strategies, including development of innovative procedures and design recommendations
• Provides support for new equipment installation and startup, then leads the hand over processes to the ramp and sustaining phases
• Leads junior engineers in investigation of threats on the distribution system infrastructure based on observations and findings
• Gathers and correlates basic data using engineering studies and procedures, which may include routine and diagnostic testing of components and systems
• Facilitates training and professional development opportunities for engineering team members to enhance their skills and knowledge
• 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees