System Scenario Studies & Analysis, Senior Engineer

Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become a System Scenario Studies & Analysis Senior Engineer 2 at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you will have the opportunity to influence the future of the 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 new technologies and processes, their incorporation into SCE’s transmission, subtransmission, 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 Rule making, EIS II).
• Lead grid assessment to support SCE’s Grid Strategy work streams, 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 2, 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?

• Monitors market trends, vendor, industry group and competitor activities to identify opportunities for differentiation and innovation in engineering solutions.
• Develops and maintains asset management plans for utility infrastructure, proactively identifying future system upgrades and contributing to the formulation of departmental and organizational business plans and grid strategies.
• Collaborates with regulatory affairs teams to ensure compliance with local, state, national, and international regulations governing energy engineering projects.
• Identifies areas for process improvement and implements strategies to enhance engineering efficiency and productivity.
• Deploys improvement initiatives and tracks progress using relevant metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of the continuous improvement efforts.
• Addresses any performance issues promptly and creates improvement plans when necessary.
• Plans, designs and oversees the infrastructure of power distribution systems, ensuring compliance with environmental and regulatory standards.
• Coordinates and prioritizes activities within the team to ensure efficient project execution; aids in managing resources and budget activities to achieve strict compliance with the company's guidelines.
• Evaluates and recommends investments in infrastructure, equipment, and technology to support the long‑term growth and competitiveness of the engineering department.
• 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…