Scenario Planning Senior Engineer 1

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Scenario Planning Senior Engineer 1

at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you will have the opportunity to influence the future of the distribution system planning process through the performance of enabling system analyses. You will collaborate on the development of planning capabilities that consider needs and mitigation driven by climate change impacts, decarbonization policies, and other trends. You will perform system analysis that will help test and answer future unknowns such as implementation of the Integrated Planning Process (IPP) and its incorporation into SCE’s transmission and distribution planning processes. You will help SCE prepare the system for increased electrification while maintaining affordability for our customers. In addition, you will identify opportunities for improvements and modernization of system planning processes, methodologies, and tool development.

The Main Work You Will Perform May Include

- Lead scenario analysis with multiple forecasts and forecast sensitivities to identify potential risks and opportunities for the grid.

- Recommend mitigations including new infrastructure and non-wires alternatives to address identified risks and opportunities.

- Lead grid assessments in support of regulatory proceedings (e.g., Climate Adaptation and Vulnerability Assessments, HIGH Distribution Energy Resources Order Instituting Rulemaking)

- Lead grid assessment to support SCE’s Grid Strategy workstreams, including location identification, forecasting, analysis, and solution optimization.

- Provide recommendations on tool development and process enhancements to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of SCE’s system planning processes.

- Support the transition from single point-based power flow analysis to time-series analysis.

- Perform longer-term area planning studies to improve load serving capability and/or reliability performance.

- Collaborate with Strategy, Forecasting, and other stakeholders within the company to achieve common goals and objectives.

- Collaborate with SCE system planning and engineering organizations and technical grid assessments to inform policy advocacy around Transmission, Subtransmission, Distribution, and resource needs, including scenarios and potential for proactive build.

As a Senior Engineer 1 of Scenario Planning, 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

- Oversees engineers performing diagnostics, monitoring and inspecting equipment, and reviewing grid technologies, building relationships to facilitate cross-functional knowledge transfer of related work groups

- Leads the preparation of technical reports, presentations, and other documentation to communicate project status, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders

- Collaborate and lead with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless development, integration and implementation of future technologies and asset performance management strategies

- Assists in a variety of engineering and business initiatives and grid strategies, including development of innovative procedures and design recommendations

- Provides support for new equipment installation and startup, then leads the hand over processes to the ramp and sustaining phases

- Leads junior engineers in investigation of threats on the distribution system infrastructure based on observations and findings

- Gathers and correlates basic data using engineering studies and procedures, which may include routine and diagnostic testing of components and systems

- Facilitates training and professional development opportunities for engineering team members to enhance their skills and knowledge

- 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

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Bachelor's Degree in a scientific/technical/math field.

- Seven or more years of experience performing engineering work in operations, production, construction or maintenance environments.

- Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

- Master’s Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

- Professional Engineer (PE) License

- Experience with one or more of the following areas:

- Experience with power system engineering analysis (e.g., power flow, short-circuit duty, transient stability), including knowledge of applicable regulations, standards, codes, and analysis software such as CYME, PSLF, PowerWorld, CAPE

- Experience with programming languages such as Python; experience with SQL and relational database; experience in using GitHub for collaborative coding and project management.

- Experience with analyzing and interpreting complex data sets to provide insights and recommendations. Knowledge of machine learning algorithms and techniques is a plus.

- Understanding of the technical aspects of DER interconnection or experience in interconnection analysis

- Experience with asset management, including maintenance strategies, lifecycle planning, and risk assessments.

- Scoping potential transmission, subtransmission, and distribution facility project alternatives, considering widely available solutions and opportunities for upcoming newer technologies.

- Follow and draw strategic insights from key regulatory proceedings relevant to grid planning processes (such as CEC IEPR Demand Forecast, CPUC Integrated Resource Plan, and CAISO Transmission Planning Process) to inform upcoming SCE grid needs and potential infrastructure opportunities.

- Experience working with electric utility transmission, subtransmission/distribution operating principles, planning studies and processes.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts and deliver technical presentations to both a technical and non-technical audience, including external settings.

- Work effectively in areas where processes are not clearly defined, self-starter.

- Influence others and maintain positive working relationships.

- Stay current with relevant industry technology and innovation.

- Strong ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, and you effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning.

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.

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- 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 Pomona (PIV3). However, the successful candidate may also be asked to work for an extended amount of time at (alternate work location).

- This 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.

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