Electric Transmission Asset Plng & Ops Engineering Senior I or Principal

San Diego Gas & Electric; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A major energy provider in Southern California is seeking a professional to lead complex studies and planning initiatives focused on optimizing transmission system capacity and resilience. The selected candidate will provide technical expertise, develop design packages, and support regulatory compliance while mentoring lower-level engineers. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions for electrical transmission and distribution systems.

Qualifications

• Specialized knowledge in transmission system optimization and operational strategies.
• Ability to perform advanced technical evaluations using PLS-CADD.
• Experience in planning and regulatory compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Leads complex studies to optimize transmission system capacity and resilience.
• Performs design calculations and reviews construction job packages.
• Provides training and support to engineers and designers.

Job description

SDG&E is not just an energy company, we are the architects of a brighter, cleaner future. Our employees power everyday life for 3.7 million people – bringing the energy to support their passions, ambitions, and the heartbeat of our community.

We call Southern California our home. It’s where we chase our dreams and raise our families. That’s why the people who live here deserve an energy company unlike any other, and that’s why every day, SDG&E employees strive to be at the forefront of innovations to reduce emissions, modernize the electric grid, and enable our customers to make the transition to clean technologies. We’re redefining sustainability, advancing zero-emissions solutions, and driving the electric vehicle revolution.

It takes the best to build the best – join us!

Primary Purpose

Leads complex studies and planning initiatives that optimize transmission system capacity and resilience. Applies specialized knowledge to influence project design and operational strategies, ensuring alignment with corporate reliability goals.

Develops detailed transmission design packages, PLS-CADD modeling, performs advanced technical evaluations and develops solutions that improve transmission system reliability and efficiency. Provides expertise in planning and operational processes to support long-term asset health and regulatory compliance.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs and reviews transmission and distribution design calculations, PLS-CADD models, construction job packages, and attends site visits for routing feasibility.
• Supports the development of design standards, specifications, templates, guidelines, and innovative solutions to improve the efficiency of electrical transmission and distribution systems.
• Prepares technical studies and justifications for capacity and reliability projects within the electric transmission system.
• Provides training, mentorship, and technical support to lower-level engineers and designers on transmission and distribution related design items.
• Participates in the Base Case Development Process by reviewing and developing electrical simulation models for transmission lines and substations.
• Utilizes advanced power system analysis tools to simulate, model, and analyze transmission system performance.
• Identifies and recommends enhancements to analytical tools and methodologies to optimize transmission planning and scenario analysis.
• Anticipates strategic project sites and routes by replicating ISO studies and analyzing system needs to propose effective transmission solutions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.