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WE ARE HIRING FOR DISTRIBUTION PLANNING TRAINEES IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

Our Distribution Planner Training (DPT) was designed with you in mind. You will receive hands-on training to develop and prepare estimates, work orders, drawings, construction plans, and bills of materials used at the planning stage of new engineering and construction in small to medium-sized residential and commercial/industrial projects.

All Distribution Planner Trainee training is paid. Your training is hybrid, which is a combination of virtual and in-person classroom training that will take place in our Chino, CA offices and on-the-job training will be at your designated work location. Once you complete your training, you will be promoted to a Distribution Planning Specialist.

All you need is experience, training, or education in Drafting, Mapping, Architecture, Construction, Engineering, or Electrical. We are hiring trainees in the following locations:

Requirements:

  • One or more years of experience, training, or education in any of the following fields: Drafting, Mapping, Architecture, Construction, Engineering, or Electrical.
  • Three or more years of customer service experience building relationships, identifying needs, and resolving issues.
  • One or more years of experience of project support and coordination of high-volume and concurrent projects/assignments; adjusting to shifting priorities, and meeting deadlines.
  • A valid U.S. Driver License.

HIRING TIMELINE

Here is more information about our hiring timeline for the upcoming Distribution Planning Trainee class:

  • Window to apply is 2/20/23 – 3/5/23.
  • Test dates are 3/20/23 to 3/24/23. Testing includes an online assessment and an in person proctored test. Those candidates that pass the assessment and test will need to complete a digital video interview.
  • Digital video interview link will be sent to candidates on 3/28/23.
  • If you are selected to interview, you will be sent a calendar invitation for a panel video interview.
  • All interviews will be conducted 5/10/23 to 5/18/23.
  • The first day of work starts on 7/10/23.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The qualifications for a DPT are: 1) One or more years’ experience, training, or education in any of the following fields: Drafting, Mapping, Architecture, Construction, Engineering, or Electrical and 2) Three or more years of customer service experience building relationships, identifying needs, and resolving issues. 3) One or more years’ experience providing project support or coordination of high-volume and concurrent projects/assignments; adjusting to shifting priorities, and meeting deadlines 4) a valid driver’s license.

The Distribution Planner Training Program is a higher-level position requiring more experience and training than a Field Tech position. The DPT Program covers training for both Fundamentals of Fielding as well as Principles of Planning, setting up trainees to officially move into a Distribution Planning Specialist upon successful completion of the training program. The Field Tech Training program focuses training at the Fielding level only. Both programs offer a great opportunity to enter the SCE Distribution Planning Organization.

The training consists of a hybrid virtual/physical classroom training for 3 months, followed by 3 months of on-the-job training at your designated work location. Upon successful completion of training, you will graduate from being a Trainee and will become a bona fide Distribution Planning Specialist.

Yes! This is paid training to help you learn skills for a new career as a Distribution Planning Specialist.

Attendance is expected for the duration of training. Make-up classes and make-up tests during training are not offered. Incomplete training due to absences and missed tests will result in unsuccessful completion of training program and dismissal from the program and the company.

Yes. Please apply to any locations you are passionate to work at and willing to commute. Your application will only be in consideration for the positions in which you have applied.

• Yes, a current and valid out-of-state driver’s license will qualify. However, out-of-state drivers must transfer or apply for a license from the California DMV since driving is part of this employment. California law requires that you notify the DMV within 10 days of becoming a California resident.

Upon successful completion of training, you will graduate from being a Trainee and will be promoted to a Distribution Planning Specialist to begin your career path in Planning at SCE.

Incomplete training due to absences, missed tests, or unsuccessful in passing tests will result in dismissal from the training program and separation from the company.

After 18 months of being a Distribution Planning Specialist, you will be eligible to apply and advance to various positions within the Planning department or many other opportunities throughout SCE.

As a DPT, you will spend about 50% of your time in the field.

You will be using a company vehicle upon successful complete of training program. While in training, you are expected to drive your own vehicle.

Mileage reimbursement is offered when driving your own vehicle for work purposes and reimbursed at the rate determined by the Federal Travel Regulations.

The Electric Utility Planner Certification Program at Cal Poly Pomona is a great way to gain experience. Please visit the Cal Poly Pomona website to learn more.
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