District Planning Lead – Grid Modernization & Safety

Southern California Edison (SCE); Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern California Edison seeks a District Planning Manager to lead a team delivering timely, safe designs for large scale distribution projects in a dynamic hybrid work setting. You will guide design execution, manage budgets, and coordinate with leadership to align with strategic goals in a California service area.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and employee development, with up to 25% travel and relocation not required.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of combined experience performing or supervising electrical utility distribution, transmission or telecom design or line construction.
• Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and approves work orders for accuracy and develops/revises business plans as appropriate, ensuring that all design, construction, and safety standards are met.
• Supervises incoming projects to balance workload level between the design staff and meet design execution targets.
• Leads and coordinates design activities and contract resources to meet department goals while working with peer hub managers and organizations to maintain workload levels across the department.
• Manages employee performance and development by conducting performance planning reviews, mentoring employees, and carrying out disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Reviews employee and hub performance related to approved budgets, objectives, core activities, quality, cost efficiency, and client responsiveness using reporting interfaces to inform seniors.
• Supports and monitors implementation of new work processes and methods, technology, and automation while meeting ongoing project demands.
• Manages selection, training and development, performance management, compensation, and discipline of subordinate personnel.
• Establishes and enforces expectations related to safety, procedure compliance, corrective actions, and appropriate work behaviors.

Skills

Electrical distribution design

Leadership / team supervision

Project tracking & reporting

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication

Scheduling/planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in business, engineering or related field

Tools

DM

GeoView

Click Schedule

Job description

Southern California Edison seeks a District Planning Manager to lead a team delivering timely, safe designs for large scale distribution projects in a dynamic hybrid work setting. You will guide design execution, manage budgets, and coordinate with leadership to align with strategic goals in a California service area.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and employee development, with up to 25% travel and relocation not required.