Transmission Engineer

An electric utility client is looking for a Transmission Engineer experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, practices, and advance engineering principles necessary to perform very complex or unique assignments for a specific discipline, various installations, or services.

Location: Pomona, CA 91768 (Hybrid 2 days Onsite)
Position: Transmission Engineer
Pay Rate : $48.91/hr on W2
Duration: 18 months or longer
Schedule: Monday- Friday 8-5/7-4

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technology Integration & Evaluation:

• Lead the integration of new technologies (pre-commercial or commercial equipment new to SCE) into the system.
• Assess pilot projects against success criteria and determine readiness for system-wide deployment.

Standards Development & Governance:

• Develop, update, and maintain engineering standards to support new technologies and evolving compliance requirements.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory mandates, risk mitigation strategies, and corporate objectives.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Collaborate with key stakeholders including Project Leads, Subject Matter Experts, Substation Construction & Maintenance, Operations, and Training Teams.
• Facilitate communication and engagement throughout all phases of technology transition.

Training & Knowledge Transfer

• Partner with Technology Integration and Training teams to develop training plans for end-users.
• Ensure updates to operating manuals, maintenance procedures, and compatible units are completed before deployment.

Post-Deployment Activities

• Define asset ownership and responsibilities (e.g., Infrastructure Replacement Sponsor, Equipment Maintenance).
• Oversee SAP and Master Data integration for new technologies.

Process & Documentation Management

• Manage standards change requests through all phases of the Standards Process.
• Maintain documentation and ensure procedural compliance for technology transfer and standards updates.

Risk & Impact Assessment

• Conduct impact assessments for new standards and technology adoption, including operational, safety, and training implications.
• Identify gaps and feed insights back to strategy teams for roadmap updates.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Technical Skills

• Standards Expertise: Deep understanding of transmission, distribution, and substation standards; ability to own and manage standard content and updates.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with CPUC General Orders, NERC requirements, and compliance frameworks.
• Design & Analysis: Ability to interpret engineering principles and evaluate implications of standards changes (e.g., conductor tension tables, clearance, structural loads).
• Software Proficiency: Working knowledge of tools impacted by standards updates (AUD/DM, SPIDA pole loading); AutoCAD for substation standards drawing updates.
• Technology Integration: Capability to lead pilot processes and facilitate technology transfer for new equipment and systems.

Strategic & Analytical Skills

• Roadmap Alignment: Awareness of Asset Strategy & Planning (ASP) roadmaps to ensure standards updates align with organizational goals and asset management strategies.
• Risk Assessment: Ability to evaluate QA/QC findings, assess operational impacts, and identify gaps for continuous improvement. [Standards...Functions | Excel]

Project Management & Leadership

• Pilot Facilitation: Lead technology pilots, coordinate stakeholder engagement, and manage transition to long-term business processes.
• Communication: Develop and deliver standards updates, facilitate Q&A sessions, and engage in industry forums (e.g., NEETRAC).
• Stakeholder Alignment: Act as the face of ASP with other organizational units, ensuring collaboration across engineering, operations, and planning teams.

Desired QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of power systems, standards development, regulatory compliance (CPUC, NERC), and proficiency with engineering tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SPIDA, AUD/DM).

About our client:
Our client is one of the largest electric utilities and a longtime leader in renewable energy and energy efficiency in the United States providing electricity for much of Southern California.

About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

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.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!
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