Planning Associate Specialist

Southern California Edison (SCE); Goleta (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern California Edison (SCE) is seeking a Planning Associate Specialist to support the Planning Organization by managing work assignments and completing planning-related tasks. This hybrid role allows for remote work opportunities, while ensuring adherence to safety and integrity.

The candidate will verify service requests, assign work based on skill sets, and maintain vital reports. Strong analytical skills in Excel and industry experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficient in advanced Excel functions including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• Experience in the electric utility industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Track and assign work assignments using Design Manager.
• Analyze workload and skill sets to effectively assign tasks.
• Verify correctness of service requests and work order completion.

Skills

Analytical experience with Microsoft Excel

Experience working with scheduling software

Customer service experience

Tools

Design Manager

SAP

Microsoft Office products

Job description

Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become a Planning Associate Specialist at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this role, you’ll support the Planning Organization by assigning, tracking, and balancing work assignments and completing other planning‑related tasks. Your contributions help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions, and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to help us build the future?

Responsibilities

• Check daily for new Service Requests (SRs, MSRs) or Work Orders in Design Manager; contact customers to clarify scope, timeline, and specifications.
• Check existing notifications/SRs on the same or nearby structures using cGIS; analyze scope of work and, based on standard guidelines, decide whether the work should be assigned to Planners or Field Techs.
• Analyze workload and skill sets of Planners/Field Techs and assign work to the most appropriate resource in Design Manager; bundle for Field Tech; update Planner folder in SharePoint.
• Verify new service requests, work orders, and contact customers to clarify scope, timeline, and specifications daily.
• Review work order management data and weekly project status reports for completeness and accuracy; make updates and corrections as appropriate, including tracking of projects with appropriate system tools.
• Interface with the Planners and Field Techs to ensure project status is up to date and accurate, and provide progress reports to leadership.
• Review and validate work order completion.
• Set up and administer SharePoint sites to organize, share, and protect information, including maintaining vital reports and updates to leaders.
• Maintain a safety‑conscious work environment.
• Ensure protection of all physical, financial, and cybersecurity assets and manage highly sensitive information with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Analytical experience using Microsoft Excel to perform advanced functions such as VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, filtering/sorting, charts, and graphing.
• Experience working with scheduling software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the electric utility industry.
• Experience with Design Manager, SAP, and Microsoft Office products.
• Project management experience.
• Customer service experience.

Additional Information

• This position’s work mode is hybrid. The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days. Employees are required to work and reside in California unless otherwise noted.
• 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.
• This position may offer a 9/80 Alternate Work Schedule or a 40‑hour/5‑day week.
• This position does not involve relocation.
• This position is eligible for a location‑based incentive if the employee commits to working on‑site and remaining at the specified location for an agreed timeframe.
• Applicants will be invited to take required tests such as an Excel Test (MS 365, Test #4118) if needed.

About Southern California Edison

At SCE, our mission goes beyond keeping the lights on. We’re fueling innovation that’s changing an entire industry and possibly the planet. Join us to create a future with cleaner energy while delivering safety and reliability to our customers. You’ll have the chance to grow both 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 individuals with disabilities receive reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits of employment. Contact us to request accommodations at [e-mail] or (626) 302‑3456 (option 2).