Transmission Telecomm Planning Manager

Join the Clean Energy RevolutionBecome a Transmission Telecomm Planning Manager at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you’ll lead a team responsible for planning and designing critical utility transmission telecom projects. You’ll provide clear direction and support, manage team workload and performance, and foster growth through mentoring, training, and development. You will set the vision and direction for transmission telecom design activities, ensure effective execution, and provide regular updates on project status while proactively managing resource needs. You will collaborate across departments, the broader organization, government agencies, and external partners to build and maintain strong, productive relationships. As a Transmission Telecomm Planning Manager, 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?ResponsibilitiesReviews and approves work orders for accuracy and develops/revises business plans as appropriate, ensuring that all design, construction, and safety standards are met.Supervises incoming projects to guarantee work is assigned to balance workload level between the design staff, and to meet design execution targets.Leads and coordinates design activities and contract resources to meet department goals while working with peer hub managers and organizations to maintain workload levels across the department.Manages employee performance and development by conducting performance planning reviews, mentoring employees, and carrying out disciplinary actions when necessary.Reviews employee and hub performance related to approved budgets, objectives, core activities, quality, cost efficiency, and client responsiveness using various reporting means such as Project Tracker, Power BI, and similar reporting interfaces to help make informed decisions as well as provide regular performance report outs to Senior Leadership and the organization.Supports and monitors the implementation of new work processes and methods, technology, and automation (e.g., proactive scheduling of design tasks), while meeting ongoing project demands.Manages the selection, training and development, performance management, compensation, and discipline of subordinate personnel.Establishes and enforces expectations related to safety, procedure compliance, corrective actions, and appropriate work behaviors.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 QualificationsFive or more years of combined experience performing or supervising electrical utility distribution, transmission or telecom design or line construction.Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of construction standards, transmission design standards, or G.O. 95/128/165/131E standards.Experience preparing and reviewing work orders or construction plans on projects using construction, engineering, and design practices and procedures.Experience developing strategic plans to support customer satisfaction, workflow processes, allocation of resources, and department operations.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and programs such as DM, GeoView, and Click Schedule.Bachelor's degree or higher in business, engineering or related field.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.About Southern California EdisonThe 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.Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran 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 View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io and select option 2.Brand: Southern California EdisonJob ID: 7398Job Area: Transmission & DistributionPosted Date: 17/09/2026