Distribution Engineering Project Engineer 2

Thomson Reuters Markets Espana SL.; Pomona (CA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern California Edison is seeking a Distribution Engineering Project Engineer 2 to lead high-impact distribution projects and champion continuous improvement across systems and teams.

You will coordinate engineering tasks, develop tracking mechanisms, and prepare technical reports while ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional groups and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a scientific/technical/math field.
• 2+ years of engineering experience in operations, production, construction or maintenance.
• Valid Class C Driver's License.
• Experience as an Engineer or Power System Planner in an electric utility preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex concepts.
• Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder collaboration.
• MBA or related engineering field preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or eligible to obtain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate distribution commodities as lead representative for Distribution Engineering, including prioritization and organization of project and task work.
• Develop and implement tracking mechanisms to maximize information from lessons learned and deliver key results.
• Develop training materials to support capital scoping, tool enhancements, and process improvements.
• Act as lead spokesperson for Distribution Engineering to consult on cross-functional process and tool enhancements.
• Perform inspections and evaluations of electrical equipment and systems for installation, troubleshooting, and improvements.
• Ensure system event assessments and RCAs are performed and corrective actions implemented.

Skills

Engineering experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

MBA

PE license or eligible

Job description

Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become an Distribution Engineering Project Engineer 2at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you’ll lead the coordination of high-impact distribution engineering projects and champion continuous improvement across systems and teams.

The main work you will perform may include:

• Coordination of distribution commodities as a lead representative for Distribution Engineering, including the prioritization, organization, and distribution of project and task work.
• Engage in the development and implementation of tracking mechanisms with a focus on delivering key results and maximizing information from lessons learned.
• Develop and present training materials to support capital scoping, tool enhancements, and process improvements.
• Act as a lead spokesperson on behalf of Distribution Engineering to consult for cross functional process and tool enhancements.

As a Distribution Engineering Project Engineer 2, 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?

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections and evaluations of existing conditions for various electrical equipment and systems for proper installation, problem identification/ trouble shooting, and overall improvements.
• Ensures system event assessments and RCA are performed for equipment failures and implements corrective actions, confirming proper mitigation plans are in place.
• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and design plans related to projects and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.
• Conducts independent engineering work, receiving guidance on the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Performs power system modeling and analyses utilizing software tools and applications; stays informed of technology advancements, market trends, and relevant guidelines and standards related to energy technology.
• Ensures the performance of day-to-day preventive maintenance activities to maintain equipment and ensure continued operation according to required standards including Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) quality and environmental and reliability standards.
• Helps ensure infrastructure’s supporting processes are validated/qualified throughout their life cycle.
• Develops the engineering facility design, including but not limited to electrical system design, such as sizing, creating one-line diagrams, and selecting equipment.
• Assists in the development of new technology and standards strategy and the implementation of strategies into business operations to improve power system functionality and quality of service to customers.
• Acts as project sponsors with some technical assistance when responding to technical questions requiring project modification to move projects through their lifecycle.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an Engineer or Power System Planner in an electric utility with distribution system planning or distribution operations focused experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface effectively and collaborate with internal customers, peers, and senior management to develop solutions and ensure stakeholder buy in.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Masters in related engineering field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)or the ability to obtain licensure.

Additional Information

• The position’s work mode is remote. Employee is able to work primarily at home or remote however, the employee may be expected to come to an SCE facility on occasion. Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to work and reside in the state of California. Hiring organizations can add further requirements related to specific jobs. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
• Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!
• 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.
• The successful candidate may also be asked to work at client group in Metro East Region (Pomona, CA).
• Position will require up to15% traveling and being out in the field throughout the SCE service territory.
• This position has been identified as a NERC/CIP impacted position - Prior to being hired, the successful candidate must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) or Background Investigation. Once hired, the candidate must complete specified training prior to gaining un-escorted access to assigned work location and performing necessary job duties.
• Relocation does not apply to this position.

About Southern California Edison

The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.

Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at [e-mail] or [phone] and select option 2.