District Planning Advisor (Electrical Utility)

Location: Goleta, California, US; hybrid work with required residence in California. Reports to an SCE facility for a set number of days, with remote work on remaining days. Requires up to 15% travel throughout the SCE service territory. Relocation does not apply.

Salary: $126,000–$189,000 per year

Company

hirify.global provides electric utility services focused on safety, reliability, innovation, and cleaner energy.

What you will do

• Develop and design plans for transmission, sub-transmission, and distribution facilities, including resources, cost estimates, and construction options.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Environmental, Construction, and other internal teams to deliver projects on schedule and in compliance with design and safety standards.
• Lead environmental planning and permitting throughout project lifecycles and serve as the Operations point of contact during construction.
• Provide technical direction, mentorship, training, workload oversight, and performance support for the planning team.
• Review complex designs, planning and system performance studies, contractor job packets, and peer designs for quality, accuracy, and compliance.
• Manage project risks, budgets, schedules, operating dates, field inspections, circuit mapping, and geospatial records for overhead and underground assets.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience in electrical utility distribution, transmission, or telecommunication design; line construction; or an engineering discipline.
• Valid Class C Driver’s License.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering principles, construction standards, and industry practices.
• Experience leading complex technical projects, reviewing designs, managing multiple projects under tight timelines, and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proficiency with advanced design and planning tools such as AUD, SPIDA, AutoCAD, or Design Manager.
• Must work and reside in California unless otherwise noted.

Nice to have

• Experience managing customer or stakeholder interactions in technical, construction, or utility environments.
• Experience resolving customer service issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills for independently handling difficult stakeholder situations.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement with a combination of facility-based and remote work.
• Opportunity to contribute to cleaner energy, reduced carbon emissions, and electric system reliability.
• Location-based incentive may be available for a commitment to work onsite and remain in the specified work location for an agreed period.
• Position represented by ESC Local 20 as of July 1, 2025; employment conditions may be affected by collective bargaining.

Hiring process

• Applicants continuing through selection may be invited to complete testing by email.
• The selection process may include the EEI TECH assessment, test #5107.