Hybrid District Planning Lead - Grid Design & Reliability

Southern California Edison; Redlands (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern California Edison in Redlands seeks a Senior Planning Specialist to support long-term grid planning and the design of distribution facilities. You will develop plans, estimate costs, and provide options for construction while coordinating with internal teams to ensure successful delivery.

The role emphasizes field data gathering, power flow studies, regulatory compliance, and effective communication with customers, engineers, and management.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in Electrical Utility Distribution/Transmission/Telecommunication Design, Distribution/Transmission/Telecommunication Line Construction, or Engineering discipline.
• Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.
• Proven ability to apply engineering principles, construction standards, and industry practices.
• Experience determining scope of work, method of service, and OH/UG construction methods.
• Proficiency with wind/pole loading applications, drafting systems, GIS, or related design systems (e.g., SPIDA Calc, Autodesk AUD, cGIS, SAP, or equivalents).
• Experience preparing work orders, construction plans, or project packages.
• Ability to manage multiple technical or customer projects under shifting priorities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams (clients, peers, management, agencies).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership or mentorship experience.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience managing customer or stakeholder interactions in a technical, construction, or utility environment, including providing clear information, addressing inquiries, and coordinating solutions.

Responsibilities

• Conducts long-term grid import planning analyses and transmission interconnection assessments and projects with follow-through on policies, procedures, rules, rates, and completion dates.
• Supports the company's electrical distribution system by developing and designing plans, identifying resources and providing cost estimates and options for construction of distribution facilities.
• Makes decisions impacting project scope, timing, and budget.
• Performs field inspections to gather data and verify compliance with approved plans.
• Assesses the regional distribution system's capabilities and planning criteria.
• Conducts power flow studies, builds models, and prepares economic analyses for distribution plans.
• Ensures distribution performance meets reliability targets and analyzes outages.
• Coordinates activities with internal personnel and organizations to ensure compliance and follow-through.
• Stays current with industry practices and interacts with customers to ensure successful outcomes for both customer and SCE.
• Provides training and support, assessing and managing workload as needed.
• Protecting assets and ensuring data privacy and security.

Skills

Experience in electrical utility grid

Leadership or mentorship

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

SPIDA Calc

Autodesk AUD

cGIS

SAP

Job description

Southern California Edison in Redlands seeks a Senior Planning Specialist to support long-term grid planning and the design of distribution facilities. You will develop plans, estimate costs, and provide options for construction while coordinating with internal teams to ensure successful delivery.

The role emphasizes field data gathering, power flow studies, regulatory compliance, and effective communication with customers, engineers, and management.