District Planning Senior Specialist

District Planning Senior Specialist Join the Clean Energy Revolution! As a District Planning Senior Specialist at Southern California Edison (SCE), you will support the regulatory requirements of the electrical distribution system by developing and designing plans, identifying necessary resources, providing cost estimates, and options for the construction of distribution facilities. You will interact with a diverse customer base to meet electrical design needs and deliver successful outcomes for customers and SCE on assigned projects. Responsibilities Conduct long‑term grid import planning analyses and transmission interconnection assessments. Manage large design projects from inception to construction completion, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, rules, rates, and completion dates. Make decisions influencing project scope, timing, budget, and course. Perform field inspections to gather data relevant to planning and development reviews and verify compliance with approved plans. Assess the capabilities of the regional distribution system and its compliance with planning criteria. Conduct power‑flow studies, build power‑flow models, and prepare economic analyses to develop short‑ and long‑term distribution system plans. Ensure distribution system performance meets reliability targets and analyze outages for cause, trends, and duration. Coordinate activities with internal personnel and external organizations to ensure compliance and appropriate follow‑through of policies, procedures, rules, rates, and completion dates. Stay up to date with current industry practices, standards, and customer needs, interacting with a diverse customer base to deliver successful outcomes. Provide training and support, assessing and managing workload when necessary. Protect SCE's physical, financial, and cybersecurity assets, and properly manage private customer data, proprietary information, and other highly sensitive information with the highest standards of conduct and integrity. Minimum Qualifications Three or more years of experience in Electrical Utility Distribution/Transmission/Telecommunication Design, Line Construction, or a related Engineering discipline. Valid Class C Driver’s License. Preferred Qualifications Proven ability to apply engineering principles, construction standards, and industry practices. Experience determining scope of work, method of service, and OH/UG construction methods. Proficiency with wind/pole loading applications, drafting systems, GIS, or related design systems (e.g., SPIDA Calc, Autodesk AUD, cGIS, SAP, or equivalents). Experience preparing work orders, construction plans, or project packages. Ability to manage multiple technical or customer projects under shifting priorities. Collaboration skills across teams (clients, peers, management, agencies). Strong written and verbal communication skills. Leadership or mentorship experience. Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Experience managing customer or stakeholder interactions in a technical, construction, or utility environment, including providing clear information, addressing inquiries, and coordinating solutions. Experience in training, mentorship, or leading a team. Experience reviewing maps and verifying quality; QC experience. Experience in customer service resolution. Additional Information An in‑office hybrid work model: a set number of days at an SCE facility with optional remote days, but employees must work from California unless otherwise noted. Details will be discussed in interview. Primary work location: Menifee Service Center, though extended alternate locations may be required. Up to 20% travel and field work throughout the SCE service territory. Option for a 9/80 alternate work schedule or a standard 40‑hour week. Relocation is not applicable. Applicants will be invited to complete required testing (e.g., EEI Technical Test #5107) via email if selected to advance in the process. Qualified applications are considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. From July 1 2025, this position falls under ESC Local 20 representation; collective bargaining may affect terms. About Southern California Edison Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io or (626) 302‑3456 and select option 2 for accommodations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Southern California Edison (SCE)