Remote Planning Engineer Jobs
Remote planning engineer jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed infrastructure teams, and project-driven organizations in construction, energy, and technology. Employers hiring remote planning engineers right now include Aypa Power, Motional, and WSP. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Join the Clean Energy Revolution
- Perform technical studies supporting the annual Transmission Substation Plan (TSP), including load flow and short-circuit duty analyses, to identify subtransmission system grid needs and develop capital investment plans to address reliability and capacity requirements.
- Perform Method of Service (MOS) and Generation interconnection studies to evaluate system impacts and develop solutions for the safe and reliable interconnection of large-load and generation projects to the subtransmission system.
- Work independently to support the prioritization of new subtransmission projects/needs, as well as the development of regulatory filings.
Responsibilities
- Ensures technical issues and problems are resolved in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner utilizing available resources.
- Supervises, leads, and coordinates work with full time and contract employees in the execution of new technical strategies, equipment or standards.
- Conducts life cycle assessments for utility infrastructure materials and processes; improves preventive maintenance procedures to decrease overall downtime.
- Conducts risk assessments and implements risk mitigation strategies to ensure the safety and reliability of engineering projects.
- Supports audits and inspections; ensures compliance with relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Provides engineering and technical expertise and guidance for the identification, analysis and resolution of high impact, complex and/or cross-functional problems in engineering.
- Ensures the engineering facility design basis is controlled and design basis documentation is maintained. Conducts engineering and related studies with full technical responsibility for planning and coordinating high-impact complex projects.
- Provides support and technical training to junior engineering levels.
- A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Bachelor's Degree in a scientific/technical/math field.
- Five or more years of experience in engineering within operations, production, construction or maintenance environments.
- Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering (Power Systems emphasis).
- California P.E. License
- Proficiency in GE PSLF, PowerWorld, and/or CAPE
- Experience developing and delivering technical presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience performing power system planning studies and preparing engineering reports, including application of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and analysis software
- Experience in Transmission, Subtransmission, and/or Distribution System Planning.
Additional Information
- This position’s work mode is hybrid. The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days. Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to work and reside in the state of California. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
- Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!
- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
- The primary work location for this position is Pomona, CA.
- Position will require up to 20% traveling and being out in the field throughout the SCE service territory.
- This position has been identified as a NERC/CIP impacted position - Prior to being hired, the successful candidate must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) or Background Investigation. Once hired, the candidate must complete specified training prior to gaining un-escorted access to assigned work location and performing necessary job duties.
About Southern California Edison
The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.
Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at AskHR@sce.com or (626) 302-3456 and select option 2.
Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles
Join the Clean Energy Revolution
- Perform technical studies supporting the annual Transmission Substation Plan (TSP), including load flow and short-circuit duty analyses, to identify subtransmission system grid needs and develop capital investment plans to address reliability and capacity requirements.
- Perform Method of Service (MOS) and Generation interconnection studies to evaluate system impacts and develop solutions for the safe and reliable interconnection of large-load and generation projects to the subtransmission system.
- Work independently to support the prioritization of new subtransmission projects/needs, as well as the development of regulatory filings.
Responsibilities
- Ensures technical issues and problems are resolved in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner utilizing available resources.
- Supervises, leads, and coordinates work with full time and contract employees in the execution of new technical strategies, equipment or standards.
- Conducts life cycle assessments for utility infrastructure materials and processes; improves preventive maintenance procedures to decrease overall downtime.
- Conducts risk assessments and implements risk mitigation strategies to ensure the safety and reliability of engineering projects.
- Supports audits and inspections; ensures compliance with relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Provides engineering and technical expertise and guidance for the identification, analysis and resolution of high impact, complex and/or cross-functional problems in engineering.
- Ensures the engineering facility design basis is controlled and design basis documentation is maintained. Conducts engineering and related studies with full technical responsibility for planning and coordinating high-impact complex projects.
- Provides support and technical training to junior engineering levels.
- A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Bachelor's Degree in a scientific/technical/math field.
- Five or more years of experience in engineering within operations, production, construction or maintenance environments.
- Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering (Power Systems emphasis).
- California P.E. License
- Proficiency in GE PSLF, PowerWorld, and/or CAPE
- Experience developing and delivering technical presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience performing power system planning studies and preparing engineering reports, including application of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and analysis software
- Experience in Transmission, Subtransmission, and/or Distribution System Planning.
Additional Information
- This position’s work mode is hybrid. The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days. Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to work and reside in the state of California. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
- Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!
- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
- The primary work location for this position is Pomona, CA.
- Position will require up to 20% traveling and being out in the field throughout the SCE service territory.
- This position has been identified as a NERC/CIP impacted position - Prior to being hired, the successful candidate must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) or Background Investigation. Once hired, the candidate must complete specified training prior to gaining un-escorted access to assigned work location and performing necessary job duties.
About Southern California Edison
The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.
Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at AskHR@sce.com or (626) 302-3456 and select option 2.
Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote planning engineer jobs.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project for schedule development and control
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
- Experience building and maintaining integrated master schedules for complex projects
- Knowledge of critical path method and earned value management techniques
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting to project stakeholders
- PMI Scheduling Professional or AACE International certification preferred for senior roles
Tips for Your Remote Planning Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote planning engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your scheduling background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Show your async communication skills upfront
Remote planning engineer teams rely on written updates, shared dashboards, and structured handoffs instead of hallway conversations. Include examples in your application materials of how you've kept distributed stakeholders aligned on schedule status and risk.
Lead with your scheduling software proficiency
Remote employers filter planning engineer candidates on tool competency fast. Call out your hands-on experience with Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent scheduling platforms early in your resume summary and in every remote application you send.
Build a portfolio of planning deliverables
A sample baseline schedule, a risk register, or a resource-loaded program plan tells a remote hiring manager more than a job title ever could. Anonymize client details and share the documents during your application to demonstrate real methodology and output quality.
Remote Planning Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote planning engineer job?
Remote planning engineer roles go to candidates who can demonstrate strong self-direction and clear written communication from day one. Remote employers screen heavily for experience with scheduling tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project, the ability to manage dependencies asynchronously, and a history of delivering accurate plans without in-person oversight. Candidates who can point to documented project outcomes and show comfort working across distributed teams move to the front of the line.
Which companies hire remote planning engineers?
Companies hiring remote planning engineers right now include Aypa Power, Motional, and WSP, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote openings for this role concentrate at remote-first engineering consultancies, distributed infrastructure operators, and project delivery firms in energy, construction technology, and defense.
Can you get a remote planning engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level planning engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently without on-site mentorship from your first week. Remote-first consultancies and software-driven construction firms are more likely to hire junior planners remotely. A strong foundation in scheduling software, a personal project that shows planning methodology, and clear written communication go further than a blank resume.
Do you need a degree for remote planning engineer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers in construction and infrastructure prefer a degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field, but demonstrated proficiency with scheduling tools, a portfolio of past project plans, and relevant certifications like PMI-SP or AACE credentials carry real weight. For roles at technology-driven or remote-first firms, applied skills and verifiable results often matter more than the credential itself.
Which industries hire the most remote planning engineers?
Most remote planning engineer openings sit in Technology & Software and Consulting & Professional Services, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire planning engineers remotely because their projects are geographically distributed and their teams coordinate across multiple sites, time zones, and contractors without a central office.
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