Principal Manager, System Operations

As the Principal Manager, System Operations, you will oversee the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the transmission and distribution system in support of SCE's strategic priorities. You will provide visible leadership in the field, reinforce a strong safety culture, and ensure operational excellence through proactive oversight of performance, work allocation, reliability improvement efforts, and customer commitments.

What You Will Do

Your responsibilities will include overseeing the electric transmission system, managing the coordination and scheduling of system outages, ensuring the successful planning and implementation of construction and maintenance of electric transmission facilities and equipment, and managing the transmission grid, including electrical operations and dispatch.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This is an opportunity to help build the grid of the future, solve complex challenges, and lead the transformation of critical infrastructure. You will be part of a team that is fueling innovation and changing the industry, and you will have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.

Requirements

• Seven or more years of experience supervising a team of direct reports and/or project management
• Experience managing field-oriented operations such as transmission, distribution, generation, substations, contractor operations OR experience in a supporting role through strategy, planning & design, engineering, system operations, safety
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Operations Management, or a related field; advanced degree (Master's/MBA) highly preferred
• 10 or more years of experience in electric transmission, enterprise-wide grid, and systems operations & technology oversight
• NERC-Certified Bulk Power and Transmission Operator credential or equivalent demonstrated experience supporting bulk power system operations

Benefits

• Relocation does not apply to this position
• Position’s work mode is hybrid
• Employees are required to work and reside in the state of California
• 30% traveling and being out in the field throughout the SCE service territory
• Position has been identified as a NERC/CIP impacted position
• Prior to being hired, the successful candidate must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) or Background Investigation
• Once hired, the candidate must complete specified training prior to gaining un-escorted access to assigned work location and performing necessary job duties
• Paid holidays
• Vacation time
• Sick leave
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Equity
• Bonus/commission
• Paid training