Technical Planning Senior Specialist

Overview

Plan, design, and manage electrical distribution projects for SCE.

Key Responsibilities

• power flow
• grid planning
• transmission assessment
• field inspections
• cost estimation
• reliability analysis

Tasks

-Stays up-to-date of current industry practices, standards and customer needs. 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 -Assesses the capabilities of the regional distribution system and its compliance with the planning criteria -Conducts long-term grid import planning analyses and transmission interconnection assessments and projects. Manages various large design projects from inception to construction completion with follow-through on policies, procedures, rules, rates, completion dates, and ensuring compliance of electrical designs -Coordinates activities with other internal personnel and/or organizations to ensure compliance and appropriate follow-through of policies, procedures, rules, rates, and completion dates applicable to his/her assigned projects. -Conducts power flow studies, builds power flow models, and prepares economic analyses to develop short- and long-term distribution system plans -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 -Provides training and support, assessing and managing the workload when necessary -A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing 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. -Supports the company's electrical distribution system by developing and designing plans, identifying necessary resources and providing cost estimates and options for the construction of distribution facilities. Makes decisions that have a direct impact on project, course, timing, scope, and budget -Ensures the distribution system performance meets reliability targets and that outages are analyzed for cause, trends and duration

Requirements

• 3+ years
• utility cert
• driver license
• microsoft office
• database
• communication

What You Bring

-Ability to interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, management, and other work units. -Three or more years of experience performing electrical utility distribution service planning. -Experience using tariffs and resource books. Demonstrated experience determining scope of work, method of service, and construction methods for overhead and underground facilities. -This position requires testing and applicants who are identified to continue through the selection process will be invited to test via email. Reference our Information Guides for the following tests: (EEI TECH (Test #5107)). Candidates who have previously passed these assessment(s), in some cases, may not need to retest again for this position. -Utility Planner Certification Cal Poly Pomona -Possess a valid Class C Driver's License. -Experience with engineering principles, construction standards, and industry practices. -Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. -Able to drive, traverse on uneven surfaces, occasionally lift up to 40 lbs, sit/stand for extended periods of time, work in various weather conditions, and possibly be in remote regions (coast, desert, and mountain) for extended periods of time. -Experience using database systems for planning, ordering materials and scheduling work orders. -Must have strong oral and written communication skills, and be customer focused to understand and appropriately respond to clients' business needs. -Experience preparing work orders or construction plans on projects. -Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act

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Benefits

-This position’s work mode is hybrid. The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days.  Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to work and reside in the state of California.  Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs. -This position has an option for a 9/80 Alternate Work Schedule or 40hrs/5 days a week.

About Southern California Edison (Sce)

-a driving force in powering Southern California for over a century. -a major provider of electricity, emphasizing reliable service. -a leader in clean energy, focusing heavily on solar and wind power, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. -handles complex, large-scale energy projects that span residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. -historical projects include the integration of renewable energy sources and the modernization of the electric grid. -plays a pivotal role in sustainability, driving innovation in energy efficiency and green power initiatives. -continuously invests in cutting-edge technology to enhance energy delivery and reduce environmental impact.

Sector Specialisms

Interview Process

-applicants will be invited via email to complete the eei tech (test #5107) assessment. -candidates who have previously passed the assessment may be exempt from retesting.

Security Clearance

-arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the los angeles county fair chance ordinance.