Scenario Planning Engineering Manager 1 [HYBRID]

Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become a Scenario Planning Engineering Manager 1 at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you will be leading 8 employees within the Scenario Planning Team under Distribution System Analysis within SCE’s Asset Strategy and Planning (ASP) organization. As the leader of the Scenario Planning group, you will be responsible for enabling planning capabilities that consider needs and mitigation driven by climate change impacts, decarbonization policies, and other trends.

As a Scenario Planning Engineering Manager 1, you will be responsible for 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. 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!

• Manage a team by mentoring, providing guidance to accomplish functional responsibilities and achieve their career goals, while supporting our mission of safe, reliable, and clean energy future
• Lead the development and execution of an Integrated Planning Process
• Utilize lessons learned from the Integrated Planning Process Pilot and Transportation Electrification Grid Readiness (TEGR) to identify new or revised requirements for software solutions
• Oversee the technical system analysis (e.g., power flow, short circuit duty) and identify investments needed to prepare the grid for various forecast scenarios
• Lead the transition from power flow analysis based on a single point in time to time-series analysis
• Support, and in some cases lead elements of SCE’s Grid Strategy workstreams, including location identification, forecasting, analysis, and solution optimization
• Lead grid assessments to support inclusion of Reimagining the Grid (RTG)/Pathway 2045 white papers and necessary investments in the General Rate Case (GRC)
• Collaborate with the Subtransmission and Transmission technical grid assessments to inform policy advocacy around Transmission, Subtransmission, Distribution, and resource needs, including scenarios and potential for proactive build
• Collaborate with Strategy, Forecasting, and other stakeholders within the company to achieve common goals and objectives
• Lead grid assessments supporting regulatory proceedings (e.g., Climate Adaptation and Vulnerability Assessments (CAVA), Distribution Resource Plan 2.0/HIGH Distribution Energy Resources Order Instituting Rulemaking, Pathway 2045)
• Support regulatory proceedings by drafting testimony and responding to data requests
• Lead by example, maintain a safety conscious work environment by following Edison’s safety protocols and safe work practices in addition to providing support with all other duties assigned
• Promote and support a culture of diversity & inclusion, personal development and continuous improvement and champion SCE’s values

The essentials

• Five or more years of combined experience performing/managing/supervising in an Engineering related capacity within Electric Utility Distribution system planning and/or Transmission system planning.

The preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Experience with power system engineering analysis (e.g., power flow, short-circuit duty), including knowledge of applicable regulations, standards, codes, and analysis software such as CYME, PSLF, PowerWorld, CAPE
• 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 technology and innovation
• Ability to integrate work across relevant areas, manage risks appropriately, develop and execute business plans, manage information, and provide extraordinary service to internal clients and external customers.
• Provide excellent resource and project planning, decision-making, results delivery, team building, and the ability to stay current with technology and innovation.
• Strong ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, and you effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning

You should know

• 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, hiring process, and more!
• 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.

Testing

• 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: Edison Leadership Workstyle Assessment (Test #8201). 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.

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