Senior Engineer V

Southern California Edison • Pomona, CA

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves serving as a primary individual contributor for transmission and distribution design, performing structural and line analysis using specialized software. The engineer will be the go-to expert for modeling and engineering calculations, executing detailed engineering design work with a strong focus on technical accuracy and compliance with QA/QC requirements, safety standards, and applicable codes. While not primarily responsible for project management, the role includes leading the design and review of pole and foundation systems, providing direct engineering support during construction, resolving field-driven design issues, conducting site visits, and supporting emergency restoration efforts. The engineer will also maintain and refine engineering standards and act as a technical leader by mentoring junior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in applicable profession, business, or technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Possesses five to seven years of experience.
• Bachelor's (or Master's) degree in civil/structural engineering.
• California Civil PE License required.
• Seven or more years of technical experience in transmission and/or distribution line engineering design.
• Engineering experience with Electric Utility Distribution and Transmission Systems using California GO95, NESC, and ASCE codes and guidelines.
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, AutoCAD.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PLS-Caisson.
• Experience with SPIDAcalc.

Responsibilities

• Management and development of new projects once data collection, research, and analysis are executed.
• Active research to design new projects and to prepare and present new ideas to improve current processes which impact the business.
• Researching, collecting, and analyzing data for the strategic decision-making process in new project developments.
• Serve as a primary individual contributor for transmission and distribution design, performing structural and line analysis using PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, and PLS-Caisson, and acting as the go-to expert for modeling and engineering calculations.
• Execute detailed engineering design work with a strong focus on technical accuracy, ensuring compliance with QA/QC requirements, safety standards, and applicable codes without primary responsibility for project management functions.
• Lead the design and review of pole and foundation systems, including new installations and assessments of existing infrastructure, with full ownership of calculations, models, and technical deliverables.
• Provide direct engineering support during construction by resolving field-driven design issues, conducting site visits or inspections as needed, and supporting emergency restoration efforts (wildfires, storms, and other events).
• Maintain and refine engineering standards, design criteria, and specifications, working closely with internal partners while remaining focused on technical execution.
• Act as a technical leader within the engineering practice by mentoring junior engineers, providing guidance on modeling and design approaches, and supporting development of technical capabilities across the team.

What This Job Offers

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