System Scenario Studies & Analysis Senior Engineer 2

About This Role

Lead system scenario analyses at Southern California Edison (SCE) to shape the future of grid planning, addressing climate change impacts and decarbonization goals. Identify risks, recommend mitigations, and support regulatory proceedings while contributing to the modernization of planning processes.

Responsibilities

• 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, EIS II)
• 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
• Monitors market trends, vendor, industry group and competitor activities to identify opportunities for differentiation and innovation in engineering solutions

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Bachelor's Degree in a scientific/technical/math field
• Ten or more years of experience performing engineering work in operations, production, construction or maintenance environments

Nice to Have

• Master’s Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Experience in Planning, engineering, or operating electric utility transmission, subtransmission, and distribution grids
• Experience in System planning analyses such as power flow, short-circuit duty, and voltage/transient stability, and software tools such as CYME, PSLF, PowerWorld, and CAPE
• Proficient in programming languages such as Python; experience with SQL and relational database; experience in using GitHub for collaborative coding and project management
• Understanding of the technical aspects of distributed energy resource (DER) interconnection or experience in interconnection analysis
• Experience scoping potential transmission, subtransmission, and distribution infrastructure project alternatives, considering industry available solutions and upcoming newer technologies
• Experience tracking key state and federal regulatory proceedings related to grid planning to inform SCE about grid needs and potential infrastructure development opportunities
• Experience with asset management, including maintenance strategies, lifecycle planning, and risk assessments
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts for technical and non-technical audiences (internal and external to SCE)
• Ability to work effectively in areas where processes are not clearly defined, self-starter
• Constructively influences change and business improvements while maintaining positive working relationships
• Staying current with relevant industry, technology, and innovation developments
• Having strong ethics, interpersonal skills, communication, business acumen, and leadership skills
• Effectively manages own wellness while continuously seeking growth and self-development opportunities

Skills

* Required skills