Job description
Become an Engineer 1, Energy Efficiency at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you'll support SCE's portfolio of Energy Efficiency (EE) programs. These programs have multi-million-dollar budgets and incentivize to adopt energy efficient measures (e.g., heat pumps) or behaviors to deliver energy savings. Within these programs, a set of EE projects, known as Deemed projects, require the creation of the measure package that optimizes the installation process and sets the energy savings, which is then used to calculate savings in all future projects involving that measure. You will play a critical role as key support for senior engineers, completing key tasks such as revising measure packages based on feedback, operationalizing requirements, and providing oversight over data and installation procedures. You will have accountability and ownership over discretely defined deliverables and need strong cross-functional collaboration skills, proficient technical capabilities in workpaper writing, and a desire to learn business sense to operationalize requirements.
Incident Management Team Expected Participation: Employees are expected to support emergency response and/or business continuity efforts, including readiness to serve on an Incident Management Team (IMT) when needed. Employees will participate in an on-call rotation (approximately every four to six weeks), to support IMT activations during emergency events. IMT assignments may differ from an individual's regular responsibilities.
As an Engineer 1, Energy Efficiency 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?
Responsibilities
- Prepares technical engineering evaluations and supports the inspections of equipment and operations. Assists in the review and applications of new technologies to improve quality of service to customers.
- Maintains records and documentation on relevant engineering procedures and preventative/ demand Maintenance.
- Assists with engineering projects using existing procedures to investigate, evaluate and assist in producing technically correct and cost-effective designs and solutions.
- Supports the document lifecycle within assigned projects according to defined organizational processes.
- Provides operational support to improve customer satisfaction and reliability performance; monitors the trending of electrical system health.
- Assists with Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Apparent Cause Analysis (ACA), and miscellaneous investigations to troubleshoot problems, making changes to correct them.
- Observes all safety policies during the execution of required tasks and ensures safety standards are met, and safe working practices are adhered to.
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Bachelor's Degree in a scientific/technical/math field.
- Experience performing engineering work in operations, production, construction or maintenance environments.
- Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications
- FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) / EIT (Engineering in Training) designation
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience using data analysis and automation tools such as Power Query, Power Automate, Alteryx, Python, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or Snowflake
- Basic programming or scripting experience in Python, SQL, VBA, or similar technologies.
- Experience creating dashboards, reports, or data visualizations to support business decision-making using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Excel.
Additional Information
- This position's work mode is hybrid. The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days. Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to work and reside in the state of California. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
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- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
- Relocation does not apply to this position.
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About this role
About Southern California Edison
Company Overview
Southern California Edison
HeadquartersRosemead, CA, United States
Founded1886
SizeApproximately 15,000 employees (source: linkedin.com). Revenue of $11.4 billion in FY 2023 (source: asug.com).
What They Do
Southern California Edison (SCE) is a leading utility company focused on providing electricity generation, transmission, and distribution services across a vast service territory of 50,000 square miles in Southern California. The company has a strong emphasis on renewable energy integration, including solar, wind, battery storage, and electric vehicle infrastructure, positioning itself as a pioneer in the energy sector. SCE operates the first commercial nuclear reactor in the U.S. and has been at the forefront of renewable energy initiatives since the 1970s, collaborating with the U.S. Department of Energy on various projects (source: harvard.edu). The company serves approximately 15 million customers, including residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, and offers programs such as Green Rate and Community Renewables to promote sustainable energy consumption (source: sce.com).
Projects & Track Record
SCE has a rich history of notable projects, including the Big Creek Hydroelectric Project, which began in 1908 and remains one of the largest hydropower systems in the United States. The company also pioneered large-scale solar energy with its first solar plant in the Mojave Desert in 1982, contributing significantly to California's renewable energy landscape (source: wikipedia.org). More recent projects include the Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project, which facilitates the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid, and ongoing developments in grid modernization, smart meters, and energy storage solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency and reliability (source: harvard.edu). SCE's commitment to innovation is evident in its extensive investments in battery storage and electric vehicle infrastructure, which are critical for meeting future energy demands.
Recent Developments
In the past two years, SCE has made significant strides in its NextGen ERP program, leveraging SAP S/4HANA and Signavio to enhance operational efficiency and process optimization. This initiative has identified 65 value target outcomes and established a governance framework for transformation, showcasing SCE's commitment to modernizing its operations (source: asug.com). Additionally, the company has continued to invest in solar delivery and battery storage projects, aligning with California's ambitious renewable energy goals for 2030 (source: harvard.edu). While no major acquisitions or mergers have been reported, SCE's ongoing internal investments in clean energy and digital transformation reflect its strategic focus on sustainability and efficiency.
Working There
Southern California Edison offers a diverse range of career opportunities across various departments, including Engineering, Distribution, Transmission, and new areas such as digital analytics and clean energy workforce development. The company is actively hiring for its NextGen ERP transformation, which is one of the largest initiatives in the utility sector, indicating a strong demand for skilled professionals (source: sce.com). SCE's culture emphasizes teamwork, continuous improvement, and stakeholder alignment, fostering an environment where employees can thrive and contribute to the company's clean energy leadership. While specific benefits are not detailed, the company provides workforce development programs that include free classes and training in energy efficiency and clean energy sectors (source: oac.cdlib.org).
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