Senior District Grid Planning Specialist

Southern California Edison; Redlands (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern California Edison (SCE) is seeking a District Sr Planning Specialist to support regulatory requirements and design plans for the electrical distribution system in California. You will identify resources, provide cost estimates, and offer construction options for distribution facilities while engaging with diverse customers to deliver successful project outcomes.

As a Senior Planning Specialist, you will help power the grid, reduce emissions, and support clean energy initiatives.

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.

Responsibilities

• Conducts long-term grid import planning analyses and transmission interconnection assessments and projects.
• Supports the electrical distribution system by developing plans, identifying resources, and providing cost estimates for distribution facilities.
• Makes decisions impacting project scope, timing, and budget.
• Performs field inspections to verify planning development projects meet approved plans.
• Assesses distribution system capabilities and compliance with planning criteria.
• Conducts power flow studies, builds models, and prepares economic analyses for short- and long-term plans.
• Ensures distribution system performance meets reliability targets and analyzes outages for cause and duration.
• Coordinates activities across teams to ensure policy adherence and project follow-through.

Skills

Leadership experience

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southern California Edison (SCE) is seeking a District Sr Planning Specialist to support regulatory requirements and design plans for the electrical distribution system in California. You will identify resources, provide cost estimates, and offer construction options for distribution facilities while engaging with diverse customers to deliver successful project outcomes.

As a Senior Planning Specialist, you will help power the grid, reduce emissions, and support clean energy initiatives.