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Southern California Edison (SCE) · 1 day ago

Engineer 2, Distribution Generation Interconnections

Southern California Edison (SCE) is dedicated to fueling innovation in the energy industry. The Engineer 2 for the Distribution Generation Interconnections team will conduct technical analyses related to the interconnection of generation resources to the SCE Distribution System, ensuring safe and reliable connections of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs).

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Responsibilities

Performs inspections and evaluations of existing conditions for various electrical equipment and systems for proper installation, problem identification/ trouble shooting, and overall improvements
Ensures system event assessments and RCA are performed for equipment failures and implements corrective actions, confirming proper mitigation plans are in place
Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and design plans related to projects and analysis of increasing scope and complexity
Conducts independent engineering work, receiving guidance on the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria
Performs power system modeling and analyses utilizing software tools and applications; stays informed of technology advancements, market trends, and relevant guidelines and standards related to energy technology
Ensures the performance of day to day preventive maintenance activities to maintain equipment and ensure continued operation according to required standards including Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) quality and environmental and reliability standards
Helps ensure infrastructures supporting processes are validated/qualified throughout their life cycle
Develops the engineering facility design, including but not limited to electrical system design, such as sizing, creating one-line diagrams, and selecting equipment
Assists in the development of new technology and standards strategy and the implementation of strategies into business operations to improve power system funcionality and quality of service to customers
Act as project sponsors with some technical assistance when responding to technical questions requiring project modification to move projects through their lifecycle
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

Qualification

Power system modelingElectrical system designGeneration interconnection studiesEngineering degreePower analysis toolsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Bachelor's Degree in a scientific/technical/math field
Two or more years of experience performing engineering work in operations, production, construction or maintenance environments
Possess a valid Class C Driver's License

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with an emphasis in Power or master's degree in electrical engineering
Experience as Engineer or Power System Planner in an electric utility or power industry with Transmission and/or Distribution electric system modeling or system planning focused experience
Experience with generation interconnection studies, policy, regulation and tariffs
Strong communication and writing skills with the ability to communicate complicated technical issues in a succinct manner
Experience with power system transmission or distribution analysis tools, such as PowerWorld, PSLF, EMS, CYME, CAPE, ReGrid, and MDI or other similar software
Ability to interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, project personnel, and all levels of management enterprise-wide to develop solutions and ensure stakeholder buy-in

Company

Southern California Edison (SCE)

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As one of the nation’s largest electric utilities, we’re bringing more clean and renewable sources of energy to Southern California.

H1B Sponsorship

Southern California Edison (SCE) has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)
2023 (6)
2022 (3)
2021 (2)
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$2B
2025-01-09Debt Financing· $1.5B
2024-09-03Debt Financing· $500M

Leadership Team

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Michael Backstrom
Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
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Lizeth Ruvalcaba
Senior Manager, People Operations and Enablement
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