Planning Specialist

Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become a Planning Specialist at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you'll support the regulatory requirements of SCE’s electrical distribution system by developing and designing plans, identifying necessary resources, and providing cost estimates for construction of distribution facilities. This position interacts with a diverse customer base on meeting electrical design needs and is responsible for providing successful outcomes for the customer and SCE on assigned or requested projects. As a Planning Specialist, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

Responsibilities

• Develops and prepares construction plans, drawings, and/or circuit maps; develops and designs electrical distribution plans, identifying necessary resources and providing cost estimates and follow through on policies, procedures, rules, rates, completion dates, and ensuring compliance of electrical designs. Performs calculations relevant to design with latest SCE standards and/or requests studies through Engineering when necessary
• Interacts with a diverse customer base on meeting electrical design needs and is responsible for providing successful outcomes for the customer and SCE on assigned or requested projects
• Participates in small to medium-sized residential, commercial and industrial projects; assists in determining scope of work, method of service, and construction methods for Distribution overhead and underground facilities; manages work orders/projects and maintains current understanding of industry practices and standards
• Provides technical support to licensing and certification proceedings related to new distribution/transmission lines and substation sites
• Stays up-to-date of current industry practices, standards and customer needs
• Identifies environmental requirements and coordinates required project components with other departments, customers, governmental bodies, and various external sources
• Supports project drawings and budget by monitoring internal and external customer timelines and expectations
• Manages multiple projects with project management principles, tools, and techniques effectively under tight time constraints, shifting priorities, and making critical decisions with minimal supervision. Manages project risks, resolves issues, and resolves escalations impacting project scope, timeline, and budget (work order pricing)
• Performs field inspections to gather data relevant to the planning and development review process and to verify that planning development projects comply with approved plans
• A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.

Minimum Qualifications

• One or more years of experience performing electrical utility distribution service planning.
• Posses a valid Class C Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with basic engineering principles, construction standards, and industry practices.
• Experience conducting research in policy and resource manuals. Demonstrated experience determining scope of work, method of service, and construction methods for overhead and underground facilities.
• Experience preparing work orders or construction plans on projects.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills, and be customer focused to understand and appropriately respond to clients' business needs.
• Ability to interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, management, and other work units.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. 
• Able to drive, traverse on uneven surfaces, occasionally lift up to 40 lbs, sit/stand for extended periods of time, work in various weather conditions, and possibly be in remote regions (coast, desert, and mountain) for extended periods of time. 

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.  Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to work and reside in the state of California.  Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
• Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!
• 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.

• Position will require up to 25% traveling and being out in the field throughout the SCE service territory. 
• This position has an option for a 9/80 Alternate Work Schedule or 40hrs/5 days a week.
• Relocation does not apply to this position.

Testing

• This position requires testing and applicants who are identified to continue through the selection process will be invited to test via email. Reference our Information Guides for the following tests: (EEI TECH (Test #5107)).  Candidates who have previously passed these assessment(s), in some cases, may not need to retest again for this position.

About Southern California Edison

The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.

At SCE, we celebrate our differences. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.

We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at (833) 343-0727.