Utility Distribution Planner II
$83,000–$104,000 year
On-siteSan Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Review electric service applications for temporary and permanent overhead and underground utility installations. Provide comments on project submittals throughout the lifecycle and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) accurately. Prepare initial bills of materials and cost estimates, then conduct field inspections to prepare reports and complete construction-ready job packages. Validate design information against utility standards and attend coordination meetings with stakeholders. This role supports major electric utility clients and public utility commissions across the country, requiring local Bay Area presence and field travel. Candidates must be local to the Bay Area.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum High School Diploma
- 4+ years of experience in utility distribution planning or electric utility project review
- Familiarity with utility infrastructure planning workflows, including application review, RFI response, cost estimating, and job package preparation
- Working understanding of NESC, GO 95 & 128(California), or similar standards
- Ability to perform field inspections and document findings per client or agency standards
- Detail-oriented with the ability to review submittals and thoroughly check work
- Clear verbal and written communication skills; ability to engage with contractors, developers, and public agency stakeholders
- Ability to sit/stand for up to 8 hours per day
- Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day
- Ability to perform job walks (as-needed)
- Visiting job sites will be required
- Candidate must be local to the Bay Area
- Drug Free Workplace
- After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, drafting/design, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in utility infrastructure planning or electric utility project coordination
- Experience supporting public utility clients (e.g., municipal utilities, public utility commissions)
- Advanced understanding of NESC, GO 95 (California), or similar standards
- Experience preparing bills of materials, cost estimates, and construction-ready job packages
- Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar tools for reviewing design submittals
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
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