Join the Clean Energy Revolution

 

Become an IT Grid Application Advisor at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you’ll provide support to System Operators, Dispatchers, and other critical grid users.  You’ll proactively maintain our critical Grid Management System and provide subject matter expertise on projects to deliver new functionality to support SCE’s strategies aimed at California’s net-zero goal.  

 

As a Grid Application Advisor, 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 Manages the reliable, safe, and compliant operation and maintenance of the grid application system, and implements grid modernization capital and expense programs Develops and manages energy efficiency projects, integrating advanced technologies and renewable energy sources to reduce energy consumption Develops and implements tools, processes and procedures that enhance system reliability and organizational efficiencies Collaborates with cross-functional teams to promote energy-saving practices and ensure effective energy management throughout the organization Identifies, implements, and maintains key performance and process metrics to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of processes, procedures and applications Designs, develops and maintains plans related to data integrity, system reliability, and consistency Oversees software development and maintenance support for the grid applications as they relate to the operation and control of the electrical grid Designs, administers and monitors grid application software configurations Facilitates grid application vendor software enhancements and leverages product capability, driving standardization, limiting customization, and maximizing reuse of content developed for previous solutions Develops group performance expectations and goals that align with line of business and Company goals 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

Seven or more years of experience in designing, building, implementing, maintaining, and supporting complex Utility, Realtime or Enterprise systems  – OR – Seven or more years of experience as a user of a Utility grid application

Preferred Qualifications

Electric Utility Outage Management / ADMS system experience  

Experience administering containerization technologies such as Kubernetes. 

Experience developing shell scripts and/or applications of moderate complexity in C#, Java, or Python 

Knowledgeable with Linux use and administration. 

Knowledgeable on Cybersecurity best practices. 

 

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. Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more! This position requires periodic 24/7 on-call responsibility.  The primary work location for this position is Santa Ana.  However, the successful candidate may also be asked to work for an extended amount of time at Rosemead or Alhambra. This position has been identified as a NERC/CIP impacted position – Prior to being hired, the successful candidate must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) or Background Investigation.  Once hired, the candidate must complete specified training prior to gaining un-escorted access to assigned work location and performing necessary job duties. This position has an option for a 9/80 Alternate Work Schedule or 40hrs/5 days a week.  The Alternative Work Schedule can be discontinued based on business needs.  Relocation may apply to this position. 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.

 

About Southern California Edison

The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s 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, you’ll 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.