Edison International

Engineer 3, Grid Technology Innovation

Posted on: 6 Feb 2021

Westminster, CA

Job Description

Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become an Engineer 3 at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, youll be a part of the Grid Technology Innovation (GTI) group within Transmission and Distribution (T&D) and will work on high impact programs for determining and leading strategic methods to meet company initiatives. As an Engineer 3, 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?

A day in the life - Get ready to think big, work smart and shine bright!

* Lead and/or contribute to GTI demonstration projects focused on Distribution Energy Resources (DER) integration
* Work with internal and external resources to ensure timely project execution
* Perform power system modeling and simulation in various development tools
* Review and validate work of SCE vendors and partners
* Perform hardware-in-the-loop studies using RTDS equipment
* Serve as power system simulation subject matter expert to other groups and projects within SCE
* Ensure effective knowledge transfer to SCE operational units.
* Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
The essentials

* Bachelors degree or higher in Engineering or STEM field
* 5 years or more of engineering experience
* Experience in power system modeling and control techniques

The preferred

* Proficiency with CYME, Power Factory, PSCAD or comparable software tools
* Experience using RSCAD, RTDS, Matlab/Simulink modeling tools
* Familiarity with RTAC equipment and SCADA systems
* Experience with writing and validating test procedures for HIL environment.
* Experience with electrical or transmission system protection
* Familiarity with communication protocols: DNP3, IEEE 2030.5, IEC 61850 etc.
* A safety conscious approach to work

You should know

* Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, and hiring process, and more!
* The primary work location for this position is Westminster; however, the successful candidate may also be asked to work for an extended amount of time at (alternate work location).
* Relocation does not apply to this position.
* This position requires testing and applicants who are identified to continue through the selection process will be invited to test via email. We invite you to visit our Candidate Resource page for further information and to access information guides. For information guides, please reference test(s) (Test 8203). Candidate who have previously passed these assessments(s), in some cases, may not need to retest again for this position.

About Southern California Edison

The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. Were fueling the kind of innovation thats changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, youll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.

At SCE, we celebrate our differences. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.

We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at (833) 343-0727.

Edison International

Rosemead, CA

Edison International is a public utility holding company based in Rosemead, California. Its subsidiaries include Southern California Edison, and unregulated non-utility business assets Edison Energy. Edison's roots trace back to Holt & Knupps, a company founded in 1886 as a provider of street lights in Visalia, California. At Edison International, our vision is to lead the transformation of the electric power industry toward a clean energy future. Through our subsidiaries, we generate and distribute electric power, as well as provide energy services and technologies, including renewable energy.

With 130+ years of innovation in our history, our company is well-positioned and prepared for the work that lies ahead as we focus on opportunities in clean energy, efficient electrification, the grid of the future, and customer choice to strengthen and grow our businessOur subsidiary, Southern California Edison, is one of the largest electric utilities in the United States and a longtime leader in renewable energy and energy efficiency. With headquarters in Rosemead, Calif., SCE serves approximately 15 million people in a 50,000 square-mile area of central, coastal and Southern California. SCE has provided electric service in the region for more than 130 years.  

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