What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Engineer/Principal Engineer I - Electric System/Grid Planning (Hybrid Schedule) position at Sempra Services Corporation?
Job Description
SDG E is not just an energy company, we are the architects of a brighter, cleaner future. Our employees power everyday life for 3.7 million people – bringing the energy to support their passions, ambitions, and the heartbeat of our community.
We call Southern California our home. It’s where we chase our dreams and raise our families. That’s why the people who live here deserve an energy company unlike any other, and that’s why every day, SDG E employees strive to be at the forefront of innovations to reduce emissions, modernize the electric grid, and enable our customers to make the transition to clean technologies. We’re redefining sustainability, advancing zero-emissions solutions, and driving the electric vehicle revolution.
It takes the best to build the best – join us!
This position can be filled with Principal Engineering level depending on the candidate qualifications.
Primary Purpose :
Takes responsibility for regional transmission system planning, including load / zone planning and baseline reliability planning, to ensure reliable operation under various operating scenarios in compliance with regulatory planning standards and guidelines. Interfaces with load-serving entities, generation entities, regulatory agencies, regional reliability councils, and other transmission providers to obtain necessary inputs into the planning process. Identifies and documents recurring system operation conditions and trends (e.g., low voltage, unusual flows) requiring planning attention. Assesses the capabilities of the regional transmission system and its compliance with the planning criteria. Conducts load saturation studies to determine the long-range substation needs in the service territory. Conducts power flow studies, builds power flow models, and prepares economic analyses to develop short- and long-term transmission system plans. Develops expansion plans for the regional transmission system and distribution substations. Provides technical support to licensing and certification proceedings related to new transmission lines and distribution substation sites. May represent the organization at Regional Transmission Councils and / or Regional Transmission Organizations.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Develops Project Scopes and estimates to improve poor service reliability, power quality issues, and equipment failures.
- Determines current and future grid capacity requirements to meet projected demand.
- Plans for the integration of microgrids and distributed generation into the main grid.
- Plans for the expansion and optimization of transmission and distribution networks.
- Identifies opportunities to reduce transmission losses and improve efficiency.
- Implements measures to minimize negative impacts and promote sustainability.
- Plans for effective load management and control to balance supply and demand.
- Develops plans for load shedding and curtailment to manage grid stress during peak demand.
- Oversees the reviewing of planning and system performance studies for compliance with prevailing standards and criteria and good engineering practice.
- Leads environmental planning and permitting work with a multi-disciplinary team throughout the life cycle of a project.
- Perform other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).
Qualifications
Hybrid Schedule :
Required Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
Total Rewards Philosophy
Note : SDG E strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.
SDG E offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as other merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.
