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San Diego Gas and Electric

Designer I/II (Hybrid Schedule)

San Diego Gas and Electric, San Diego, California, United States, 92189


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!Primary Purpose:Prepares detailed technical designs of low to moderate complexity for additions and modifications to company gas and electric facilities from onset through completion of project. Prepares the construction orders with safe, reliable, and cost-effective designs that conform to company standards, safety orders, and governmental regulations; engaging when required more experienced designers and/or the design supervisor for guidance. Communicates with other project team members in the development of a compliant design according to appropriate, controlling tariffs. This is the first of 3 levels of designer. The secondary purpose of this position is to practice professional/technical skills, gain experience dealing with progressively complex designs through work and with coaching from other, more experienced designers.Duties and Responsibilities:Designs and or manages several concurrent projects, assignments, and activities in consultation with more experienced designers.Responsible for preparing cost responsibilities in compliance with company policies, including business accounting controls, and governmental rules and regulations.With appropriate guidance, develops strategies to meet customer construction schedules from conception to completion to install distribution energy systems and services.Possesses and communicates specialized knowledge relevant to creation of electric and gas distribution work orders.Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Hybrid Schedule:Although the schedule may vary, typically this will allow the employee to work onsite three days per week and remotely on the remaining workdays.Must reside in Southern California or be willing to relocate upon hire.

Required Qualifications:2 years experience in a role with comparable responsibilities, activities and tasks/duties requiring substantially the same levels of functional knowledge or skills to perform.Proficiency in AutoCAD, Geographical Information Systems.Requires a valid State of California Driver License. Required to operate company or personal vehicles to attend business meetings, field investigations or support C&O Centers with storm restoration related activities.Work assignments will be Northeast C&O (Escondido) and Century Park (San Diego). Candidate must be able and willing to work at any of the above work locations or various C&O Districts within the SDG&E service territory

Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree Undergraduate degree/ 4 years formal, post secondary education or equivalent training and/or experience.Demonstrable knowledge of and experience with the interpretation and application of engineering principals, Overhead, Underground and Gas Standards, Design Manuals, Service Planning Manuals, Service Guides and CPUC Rules.Proficiency in O-Calc Pro, SAP, AUD, Procore, DPSS, CISCO, word processing, spreadsheets and Outlook.Project or construction management certification or equivalent is preferred.

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.HYBRID: Work a combination of onsite and remote days each week, typically 3 days per week onsite.OtherFull-timeSep 25, 2024$68,000.00$85,000.00$102,000.00Note: 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 .