Distribution Planner III

Description:

As a Planner, you will be responsible for designing high voltage distribution power systems throughout Southern California. The Planners on this team will be assisting on Distribution projects, assisting with design and coordinating with the Distribution Engineering team, civil construction team, PMO, drafting, scheduling, construction, and other internal teams to create electrical drawings.

Typical day:

- responding to edison planners, and coordinating between them and edison to identify design questions, progress reports, etc

- review the photos and pole loading sheets from the field, enter info into SPIDACALC

- do redlines over work orders, and apply to redline maps with pole heads, (the planner is more of the "brainchild behind the designs")

- Det poles metric: completing the red lines and related forms (ped tracking control, env screening form) should be between 8 - 10 poles per week

- "what does a normal work week look like/projects size/how many poles in a week/what is their involvement with that work?"

- at the desk 95% of the time, in office overy day

Skills:

electrical distribution, Design, Distribution design, GO95, Utility industry, Planner, Autocad, Power distribution, Distribution engineering, Utility distribution, SPIDACALC, SPIDA, AUD, AUD2020, SAP, microsoft office, excel, high voltage, power system, Utility Standards, Electrical Service Requirements, CSS, DDS, UGS, ESR, Underground Construction Manuals

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience using interpersonal skills to handle customer relations issues in an effective manner, which result in win-win situations.

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and functioning effectively under tight time constraints, shifting priorities and making critical decisions with minimal supervision.

• Must have strong oral and written communication skills, and be customer focused to understand and appropriately respond to clients’ business needs.

• Demonstrated ability to accurately analyze information and make sound decisions that have considerable business impact.

• Demonstrated ability to interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, management, and other work units.

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and accountability for the accuracy of information and for achieving results.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Able to drive, traverse on uneven surfaces, occasionally lift up to 40 lbs, sit/stand for extended periods of time, work in various weather conditions, and possibly be in remote regions (coast, desert, and mountain) for extended periods of time.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $55 - $70