District Planning Advisor

Join the Clean Energy Revolution. Become a District Planning, Advisor at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this role you'll mentor and train the Ontario District Design group, assist with approval of distribution work orders, and cover for the manager as needed. Your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Responsibilities Support the company’s electric transmission, sub‑transmission, and distribution system by developing and designing plans, identifying resources, and providing cost estimates and construction options. Coordinate tasks with other internal staff to ensure projects are completed correctly, on time, and meet industry design standards and safety regulations. Oversee environmental permitting and planning efforts of government, internal, and privately owned infrastructure projects. Provide direction and support, assess and manage the workload and performance of the team, and provide training when necessary. Review design contractor job packets and check peer designs. Identify system and field risks, evaluate risk‑reduction benefits of proposed mitigation projects, and provide design engineering, cost estimates, and project management activities for overhead and underground, transmission, sub‑transmission, and distribution systems. Manage these elements from project inception to closing, monitor compliance due dates, and stay within the allocated division budget. Lead reviews of planning and system performance studies for compliance with prevailing standards and criteria. Lead environmental planning and permitting work with a multi‑disciplinary team throughout the life cycle of a project; serve as the single point of contact for Operations through construction, and provide operational support for maintenance projects. Create and maintain integral system circuit mapping for both overhead and underground facilities. Perform field inspections to gather data relevant to planning and development reviews, verify compliance with approved plans, and manage the digital and geospatial records of transmission, sub‑transmission, and distribution assets to ensure accuracy and timely reporting. Protect the company’s physical, financial, and cybersecurity assets; properly access and manage private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other highly sensitive information with the highest standards of conduct and integrity. Minimum Qualifications Five or more years of experience in electrical utility distribution/transmission/telecommunication design, line construction, or engineering discipline. Possess a valid Class C driver’s license. Preferred Qualifications Advanced knowledge of engineering principles, construction standards, and industry practices. Experience designing and leading complex technical projects and making strategic decisions related to scope, impacts, policy, and implementation. Proficiency with advanced design and planning tools (e.g., AUD, SPIDA, AutoCAD, Design Manager). Experience providing technical oversight, reviewing complex designs, and ensuring quality and accuracy. Experience managing multiple or sensitive projects under tight timelines. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to independently handle difficult stakeholder issues. Strong cross‑functional coordination skills (Operations, Engineering, Environmental, etc.). Experience managing customer or stakeholder interactions in a technical, construction, or utility environment, including providing clear information, addressing inquiries, and coordinating solutions. Experience in project management. Experience in training, mentorship, or performing as a team lead. Experience reviewing maps and verifying quality; QC experience. 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 must 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. The primary work location is the Ontario Service Center, but the successful candidate may also be asked to work for an extended amount of time at alternate work locations. Position requires up to 25% traveling and field work throughout the SCE service territory. This position has an option for a 9/80 alternate work schedule or 40 hrs/5 days a week. Relocation does not apply to this position. This position requires testing; applicants who advance will be invited to test via email. Reference the Information Guides for the following test: EEI TECH (Test #5107). Candidates who have passed this assessment may not need to retest. 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. As of July 1 2025, this position falls within the representation of ESC Local 20. The conditions of employment listed may be impacted depending on the results of bargaining. About Southern California Edison Southern California Edison is a proud equal‑opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We are committed to ensuring 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 (626) 302‑3456 and select option 2. Our mission is to fuel innovation that changes the industry and, possibly, the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. #J-18808-Ljbffr