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Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become a Distribution - Planning, Specialist at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. u00a0In this job, youu2019ll play a key role in shaping reliable and efficient power for residential and commercial projects. Youu2019ll design construction plans and manage projects to completion. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with diverse customers and stakeholders, oversee budgets and timelines, and make impactful decisions that keep communities powered. If youu2019re ready to combine technical expertise with project leadership, this position is built for you.

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u00a0As au00a0Distribution - 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 in Electrical Utility Distribution Design, Transmission Design, Distribution Line construction, or Electrical Engineering discipline.
• Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Effective communication and customer service skills, to interact with diverse customers, stakeholders, and deliver project outcomes.
• Experience in Project Management, including managing scope and timelines.
• Experience with Engineering Principles, Construction Standards and Industry practices.
• Experience with systems such as Design Manager, SAP, Autodesk Utility Design, SpidaCalc, and knowledge of engineering principles, and industry practices such as using resource books, overhead and underground construction manuals.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• One or more years of experience developing and designing electrical distribution plans, identifying vital resources and providing cost estimates.
• Training oru00a0education applying technical information related to Engineering, Drafting, Architecture, Construction, Mapping, Design, Mechanics, Mathematics, Science or Information Technology
• Experience working with Computer Aided Design software (CAD).
• Willingness and ability to occasionally lift up to 40lbs.
• Willingness and ability to drive, traverse on uneven surfaces, sit/stand for extended periods of time.
• Willingness and ability to work in various weather conditions. u00a0Possibly even in remote regions u2013 coast, desert, mountains across California for extended periods of time.

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Additional Informationu00a0

• This positionu2019s work mode isu00a0hybrid.u00a0The 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 andu00a0reside 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 ouru00a0Candidate Resourceu00a0page 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 Long Beach, CA (Long Beach Service Center).u00a0 However, the successful candidate may also be asked to work for an extended amount of time throughout the SCE service territory.
• Position will require up to 25%u00a0traveling and being out in the field throughout theu00a0SCE service territory.u00a0
• 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.
• This position requires testing and applicants who are identified to continue through the selection process will be invited to test via email. Reference ouru00a0Information Guides for the following tests: EEI TECH (Test #5107).u00a0 Candidates who have previously passed these assessment(s), in some cases, may not need to retest again for this position.u00a0
• As of July 1, 2025, this position falls within the representation of ESC Local 20. As the company and the union work towards a collective bargaining agreement, please note that the conditions of employment listed on this job posting may be impacted depending on the results of bargaining.u00a0

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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. Weu2019re fueling the kind of innovation thatu2019s 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, youu2019ll 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 (833) ###-####.