Technical Planning Specialist - Santa Ana [HYBRID]

Job DescriptionJoin the Clean Energy Revolution Become a Technical Planning Specialist at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this position, you will be responsible for preparation of electrical designs for a number of internal organizations. As a Technical 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? A day in the life - Get ready to think big, work smart and shine bright! Reviews contractor designed deteriorated poles and related work orders. Communicates with internal clients including engineering, project management, and other key partners to determine technical requirements regarding the design of new projects. Prepares work order documents and drawings, secure final approval of work order packages, and forward to sponsor organizations while updating all internal systems as the need arises. Defines the scope and operational requirements for preparation of preliminary electrical and civil designs. Creates designs for basic infrastructure replacement programs including deteriorated poles, overhead conductor replacements. Orders materials and identify expected construction labor and timeframes. Completes all vital contracts, invoices, easement requests, apply for necessary permits, FAA approval, etc and submit environmental reviews to prepare project for eventual construction. Assists Designers and other team members with technical issues. Acts as a team facilitator in coordinating efforts of other planners, engineers, customers, and all other internal and external sources for the purpose of creating a high quality electrical design in a timely manner. Supports system emergencies as they arise. Maintains a safety conscious work environment. Performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned. QualificationsThe essentials One or more years of experience in Electrical Utility Distribution Design, Transmission Design, Distribution Line construction, or Electrical Engineering discipline OR be a successful graduate from Service Planner Development Program (SPDP). Possess a valid U.S. Driver''s License. The preferred Designing electric transmission and/or distribution systems. Experience in SCE systems such as Design Management, SAP, AUD, CSRP, SpidaCalc, SpidaMin, computer-aided design and knowledge of engineering principles, construction standards, and industry practices such as using resource books and Overhead and Underground Construction Manuals. Applying pole loading requirements. Experience in engineering, drafting, architecture, construction, or mapping. Coordinating several projects concurrently, adjusting to shifting priorities, and meeting deadlines. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Successful completion of Electrical Utility Planner Certification Program (from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona), AutoCAD, or similar programs. You should know ... Hybrid: 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 reside in the state of California. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, and hiring process, and more! Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work directly as employees for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship. Relocation assistance will not be offered. Position may require up to 30% travel and being out in the field throughout the SCE service territory including remote regions - the coast, desert, and mountains across California. Occasional lifting of typically less than 40lbs. Work in various weather conditions. This position has an option for a 9/80 Alternate Work Schedule or 40hrs/5 days a week. Testing: This position requires testing and applicants who are identified to continue through the selection process will be invited to test via email. For Information Guides, please reference tests Edison Individual Contributor Workstyles (Test 8203) and EEI TECH (Test 5107). Candidates who have previously passed these assessment(s), in some cases, may not need to retest again for this position. 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.

Created: 2025-10-04