Energy Delivery and Distribution Assoc II

Primary Purpose
Performs technical work to sustain energy distribution operations, including routine analysis, system updates, and coordination of maintenance activities. Assists in planning and scheduling tasks that improve reliability and service continuity.

Team and Role Context (For Posting Purposes Only)

*This position can be filled at Associate I or II*

A Planner II independently plans, designs, and manages gas and electric distribution projects from initiation through completion while applying engineering standards, company policies, cost estimating practices, and regulatory requirements. The role requires strong project management, customer communication, technical expertise, and the ability to deliver accurate, construction-ready designs with minimal supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Resolves engineering complaints to ensure customer satisfaction and circuit reliability improvements.
• Conducts root cause analysis for system failures and shares findings with quality and reliability teams.
• Performs planning studies to model the electric distribution system and collaborates with team members to correct system record discrepancies.
• Performs load forecasting to support generation dispatch planning.
• Coordinates schedules for maintenance, restoration, metering, and operations planning activities.
• Obtains permits and easements in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Uses SCADA systems to monitor circuit status and report anomalies.
• Explains operational details to internal teams and customers in clear terms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Frequent, independent driving to meetings, company locations, field locations and/or active incidents sites while maintaining a focus on safety and compliance with traffic laws is essential to this position and cannot reasonably be accomplished via alternative transportation.

• Typically requires a 4 year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

• Typically requires 2 years of related experience.

• Ability to analyze routine system or asset data to identify common performance issues.
• Ability to coordinate information across operations, engineering, or planning teams.
• Ability to perform assigned professional work independently with general supervision.
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards, regulations, and internal requirements.
• Knowledge of energy delivery and distribution system components, configurations, and operating constraints.
• Skill in applying judgment to resolve standard problems using established policies and procedures.
• Skill in documenting analyses, recommendations, or system impacts clearly and accurately.

• A valid California driver's license is required.