Senior Engineer 1, Grid Architecture Innovation

Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become a Senior Engineer 1, Grid Architecture Innovation at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you\u2019ll lead the development and execution of grid transformation strategies that modernize how we plan, build, and operate the electric grid. As a Senior Engineer 1 on the Grid Architecture Innovation team, you will shape the future of energy delivery by integrating advanced technologies including AI, driving cross-functional innovation, and enabling scalable solutions that support California\u2019s clean energy goals.


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As a Senior Engineer 1, 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?

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Responsibilities

• Oversees engineers performing diagnostics, monitoring and inspecting equipment, and reviewing grid technologies, building relationships to facilitate cross-functional knowledge transfer of related work groups
• Leads the preparation of technical reports, presentations, and other documentation to communicate project status, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders
• Collaborate and lead with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless development, integration and implementation of future technologies and asset performance management strategies
• Assists in a variety of engineering and business initiatives and grid strategies, including development of innovative procedures and design recommendations
• Provides support for new equipment installation and startup, then leads the hand over processes to the ramp and sustaining phases
• Leads junior engineers in investigation of threats on the distribution system infrastructure based on observations and findings
• Gathers and correlates basic data using engineering studies and procedures, which may include routine and diagnostic testing of components and systems
• Facilitates training and professional development opportunities for engineering team members to enhance their skills and knowledge
• 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

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Bachelor's Degree in a scientific/technical/math field.
• Seven or more years of experience performing engineering work in operations, production, construction or maintenance environments.
• Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Master\u2019s Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience with one or more of the following areas:
  • Leading grid modernization and digitalization initiatives
  • Extensive experience with the full lifecycle of capital projects, from initial needs identification and engineering design through execution and closeout, with a strong understanding of utility standards, stakeholder coordination, and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute enterprise-level roadmaps aligned with long-term grid transformation strategies and clean energy goals.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with internal stakeholders (e.g., planning, engineering, transmission & distribution, IT) and external partners.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts and deliver technical presentations to both a technical and non-technical audience, including external settings.
• Work effectively in areas where processes are not clearly defined, self-starter.
• Stay current with relevant technology and innovation.
• Strong ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, and effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning.

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Additional Information

• This position\u2019s work mode is\u00a0 hybrid.\u00a0 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\u00a0reside in the state of California. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage.\u00a0The 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.
• The primary work location for this position is Pomona (PIV3).

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About Southern California Edison

The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We\u2019re fueling the kind of innovation that\u2019s 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\u2019ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.

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Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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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 phone number on click.appcast.io.