Planning Specialist

As a Planning Specialist at Southern California Edison (SCE), you'll be responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and assigning projects to the appropriate department. You'll also be responsible for checking, tracking, and following up on spreadsheets for program work. Your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions, and create cleaner air for everyone.

What You Will Do

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.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires a strong understanding of engineering principles, construction standards, and industry practices. Experience with design tools such as CAD, GIS, or similar systems is preferred. Ability to adapt to competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and collaborate effectively across teams is essential.

Requirements

• One or more years of experience in Electrical Utility Distribution/Transmission/Telecommunication Design, Distribution/Transmission/Telecommunication Line Construction, or Engineering discipline.
• Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles, construction standards, and industry practices.
• Experience with design tools such as CAD, GIS, or similar systems.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience in customer service, project coordination, or similar support roles.
• Training or education applying technical information (engineering, pole loading, drafting, construction, mapping, math, science, IT).
• Ability to read or create simple distribution or technical drawings.
• Ability to adapt to competing priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams (clients, peers, management, agencies).
• Completion of a Planner Utility Certification Program.
• Experience managing customer or stakeholder interactions in a technical, construction, or utility environment, including providing clear information, addressing inquiries, and coordinating solutions.

Benefits

• Hybrid work mode
• Up to 50% traveling and being out in the field throughout the SCE service territory
• Relocation does not apply to this position
• Testing and assessment(s) may be required
• Collective bargaining agreement with ESC Local 20
• Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status
• Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities