Engineer 2, Distribution Generation Interconnections

Position Overview

Join the Clean Energy Revolution as an Engineer 2, Distribution Generation Interconnections at Southern California Edison (SCE). In this role, you will conduct technical analyses for interconnecting generation resources under the Rule 21 Tariff and the Wholesale Distribution Access Tariff (WDAT) while helping power our planet, reduce carbon emissions, and create cleaner air.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and evaluations of electrical equipment and systems for proper installation, issue identification, troubleshooting, and overall improvements.
• Ensure that system event assessments and root cause analysis (RCA) are executed for equipment failures, and implement corrective actions with effective mitigation plans.
• Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, documentation, calculations, and design plans related to increasingly complex projects.
• Conduct independent engineering work using established techniques, procedures, and criteria, with guidance as needed.
• Perform power system modeling and analyses using various software tools while staying current with technology advancements, market trends, and industry standards.
• Manage routine preventive maintenance to ensure equipment operates per required Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), quality, environmental, and reliability standards.
• Validate and qualify supporting infrastructures throughout their life cycle.
• Develop engineering facility designs—including electrical system design, sizing, one-line diagrams, and equipment selection.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new technology and standards to improve power system functionality and quality of service.
• Provide technical assistance as a project sponsor by addressing technical questions and facilitating project modifications.
• Uphold rigorous standards in protecting physical, financial, and cybersecurity assets, and manage sensitive customer and proprietary information with the utmost integrity.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with an emphasis in Power or a master’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Experience as an Engineer or Power System Planner in an electric utility or power industry, with a focus on transmission and/or distribution system modeling or planning.
• Proven experience with generation interconnection studies, policies, regulations, and tariffs.
• Strong communication and writing skills to convey complex technical concepts succinctly.
• Familiarity with power system transmission or distribution analysis tools (e.g., PowerWorld, PSLF, EMS, CYME, CAPE, ReGrid, MDI).
• Ability to effectively interface and collaborate with clients, peers, project personnel, and management across the enterprise.

Benefits & Perks

• Hybrid Work Mode: Enjoy a flexible work arrangement requiring on-site presence at an SCE facility for a set number of days, with the option to work remotely on remaining days.
• Location Advantage: Primary work location in Pomona with potential extended assignments at alternate locations, offering diverse work experiences.
• Travel Opportunities: Up to 10% travel and field work within the SCE service territory.
• Career Development: Be a part of SCE’s mission-driven team contributing to a cleaner, sustainable energy future while growing both personally and professionally.
• Equal Opportunity & Accommodations: SCE is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer committed to offering reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.