Planning, Specialist - Southern California Edison
Fontana, CA
About the Job
Join the Clean Energy Revolution
Become a Planning Specialist at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you’ll support the regulatory requirements of SCE’s electrical distribution system by developing and designing plans, identifying necessary resources and providing cost estimate options for the construction of distribution facilities.
As a 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 performing electrical utility distribution service planning.
+ Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Knowledge of engineering principles, construction standards, and industry practices.
+ Experience in SCE systems such as DM, SAP, AUD, CSRP, SpidaCalc, SpidaMin and knowledge of engineering principles, construction standards, and industry practices such as using resource books and Overhead and Underground Construction Manuals.
+ Experience in Customer Service and Project Management.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
+ One or more years of experience of developing and designing electrical distribution plans, identifying vital resources, and providing cost estimates.
+ Training or education applying technical information related to engineering, drafting, architecture, construction, mapping, design, mechanics, mathematics, science, or computers.
+ Gathered and analyzed information and make sound decisions independently and in consideration of applicable policies and procedures.
+ Experience working with computer aided design software (i.e. Auto CAD).
+ Occasional lifting of typically less than 40lbs.
+ Work in various weather conditions. Possibly even in remote regions - the coast, desert, mountains across California for extended periods of time.
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 (https://www.edisoncareers.com/page/show/candidate-resources) to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!
+ The primary work location for this position is Fontana. However, the successful candidate may also be asked to work for an extended amount of time at (alternate work location).
+ Position will require up to 20% 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.
+ This position requires testing and applicants who are identified to continue through the selection process will be invited to test via email. Reference our Information Guides for the following tests: EEI TECH (Test #5107). Candidates who have previously passed these assessment(s), in some cases, may not need to retest again for this position.
+ 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.
About Southern California Edison
The 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.
At SCE, we celebrate our differences. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected 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 (833) 343-0727.
Become a Planning Specialist at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you’ll support the regulatory requirements of SCE’s electrical distribution system by developing and designing plans, identifying necessary resources and providing cost estimate options for the construction of distribution facilities.
As a 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 performing electrical utility distribution service planning.
+ Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Knowledge of engineering principles, construction standards, and industry practices.
+ Experience in SCE systems such as DM, SAP, AUD, CSRP, SpidaCalc, SpidaMin and knowledge of engineering principles, construction standards, and industry practices such as using resource books and Overhead and Underground Construction Manuals.
+ Experience in Customer Service and Project Management.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
+ One or more years of experience of developing and designing electrical distribution plans, identifying vital resources, and providing cost estimates.
+ Training or education applying technical information related to engineering, drafting, architecture, construction, mapping, design, mechanics, mathematics, science, or computers.
+ Gathered and analyzed information and make sound decisions independently and in consideration of applicable policies and procedures.
+ Experience working with computer aided design software (i.e. Auto CAD).
+ Occasional lifting of typically less than 40lbs.
+ Work in various weather conditions. Possibly even in remote regions - the coast, desert, mountains across California for extended periods of time.
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 (https://www.edisoncareers.com/page/show/candidate-resources) to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!
+ The primary work location for this position is Fontana. However, the successful candidate may also be asked to work for an extended amount of time at (alternate work location).
+ Position will require up to 20% 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.
+ This position requires testing and applicants who are identified to continue through the selection process will be invited to test via email. Reference our Information Guides for the following tests: EEI TECH (Test #5107). Candidates who have previously passed these assessment(s), in some cases, may not need to retest again for this position.
+ 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.
About Southern California Edison
The 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.
At SCE, we celebrate our differences. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected 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 (833) 343-0727.
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