Engineer 3

Summary

• Management and development of new projects once data collection research and analysis are executed.
• Active research to design new projects and to prepare and present new ideas to improve current processes which impact the business.
• Researching collecting and analysing data for the strategic decision-making process in new project developments.

Job Responsibilities

Day-to-Day Responsibilities/Workload

Engineer 3: Core Responsibilities

Technology Integration & Evaluation:

• Lead the integration of new technologies (pre-commercial or commercial equipment new to SCE) into the system.
• Assess pilot projects against success criteria and determine readiness for system-wide deployment.

Standards Development & Governance:

• Develop update and maintain engineering standards to support new technologies and evolving compliance requirements.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory mandates risk mitigation strategies and corporate objectives.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Collaborate with key stakeholders including Project Leads Subject Matter Experts Substation Construction & Maintenance Operations and Training Teams.
• Facilitate communication and engagement throughout all phases of technology transition.

Training & Knowledge Transfer

• Partner with Technology Integration and Training teams to develop training plans for end-users.
• Ensure updates to operating manuals maintenance procedures and compatible units are completed before deployment.

Post-Deployment Activities

• Define asset ownership and responsibilities (e.g. Infrastructure Replacement Sponsor Equipment Maintenance).
• Oversee SAP and Master Data integration for new technologies.

Process & Documentation Management

• Manage standards change requests through all phases of the Standards Process.
• Maintain documentation and ensure procedural compliance for technology transfer and standards updates.

Risk & Impact Assessment

• Conduct impact assessments for new standards and technology adoption including operational safety and training implications.
• Identify gaps and feed insights back to strategy teams for roadmap updates.

Required Skills/Attributes

Technical Skills

• Standards Expertise: Deep understanding of transmission distribution and substation standards; ability to own and manage standard content and updates.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with CPUC General Orders NERC requirements and compliance frameworks.
• Design & Analysis: Ability to interpret engineering principles and evaluate implications of standards changes (e.g. conductor tension tables clearance structural loads).
• Software Proficiency: Working knowledge of tools impacted by standards updates (AUD/DM SPIDA pole loading); AutoCAD for substation standards drawing updates.
• Technology Integration: Capability to lead pilot processes and facilitate technology transfer for new equipment and systems.

Strategic & Analytical Skills

• Roadmap Alignment: Awareness of Asset Strategy & Planning (ASP) roadmaps to ensure standards updates align with organizational goals and asset management strategies.
• Risk Assessment: Ability to evaluate QA/QC findings assess operational impacts and identify gaps for continuous improvement. Excel

Project Management & Leadership

• Pilot Facilitation: Lead technology pilots coordinate stakeholder engagement and manage transition to long-term business processes.
• Communication: Develop and deliver standards updates facilitate Q&A sessions and engage in industry forums (e.g. NEETRAC).
• Stakeholder Alignment: Act as the face of ASP with other organizational units ensuring collaboration across engineering operations and planning teams.

Soft Skills

Collaboration: Work effectively with SMEs planners and field personnel to resolve technical queries and implement standards.

Adaptability: Ability to manage complex tasks across multiple standards and disciplines in a dynamic environment.

Desired Skills/Attributes

• Education: Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of power systems standards development regulatory compliance (CPUC NERC) and proficiency with engineering tools (e.g. AutoCAD SPIDA AUD/DM).
• Leadership & Collaboration: Strong ability to lead technology pilots manage standards updates and coordinate across cross-functional teams while influencing decisions.
• Strategic & Analytical Skills: Skilled in risk assessment cost-benefit analysis and aligning technology adoption with organizational roadmaps; excellent communication and problem-solving mindset.

Required Skills:

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