Lead Transmission & Telecom Planning Specialist

Southern California Edison (SCE); Alhambra (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Southern California Edison is seeking a Transmission Telecom Planning, Senior Specialist to support and process complex telecom work requests across the SCE territory. You will contribute to estimates, design, lookups, relinquishments and joint pole projects for transmission and distribution facilities, collaborating with IT, substation engineering and third‑party customers.

The role requires strong engineering, project management and stakeholder coordination skills.

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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for engineering and design in relation to SCE Telecomm Facilities. Provides information and data regarding future growth and budgetary planning.
• Develops cost estimates and prepares work orders or construction plans on major projects and smaller projects, issuing construction packages to the system for construction.
• Handles permitting, environmental requirements, compliance, and construction activities including Traffic/Pedestrian control, Encroachment, Street use, Excavation, Railroad, and related stakeholders.
• Leads, monitors and follows up on construction activities and outages including safety standards and practices for overhead and underground construction.
• Supports operational emergencies and dispatches crews and resources to restore services as needed.
• Maintains safety and follows Edison safety protocols and practices.

Skills

Electrical utility design

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Tools

SPIDA Calc

Autodesk AUD

cGIS

SAP

Job description

Southern California Edison is seeking a Transmission Telecom Planning, Senior Specialist to support and process complex telecom work requests across the SCE territory. You will contribute to estimates, design, lookups, relinquishments and joint pole projects for transmission and distribution facilities, collaborating with IT, substation engineering and third‑party customers.

The role requires strong engineering, project management and stakeholder coordination skills.