In this episode, Paul explores what it's like to be an engineer at an electric utility agency by interviewing Everett Aragon and Moein Lak, both of whom work at the Southern California Edison. SoCal Edison is a large electric utility transmitting and distributing power throughout much of Southern and Eastern California. Everett Aragon is a Senior Engineering Manager in the Technology Integration Group, with a B.S. in Computer Engineering and Electric Engineering from Cal Poly Pomona (Class of 2008), and a M.S. in Electrical Engineering from USC. Moein is an Engineering Manager who focuses on distribution, and has a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering.

In the interview, Everett and Moein discuss the structure of SoCal Edison, the different types of engineers who work for the organization, the importance of advanced degrees and getting professional licensure in their field, and the importance of communication both with the public and with their colleagues. We also discuss the long-term challenges and opportunities facing electric utilities around the world, such as modernizing electrical grids that are becoming more and more complex every year.

SoCal Edison internships: https://www.edisoncareers.com/page/show/early_career/

SoCal Edison's Distribution Resources Plan External Portal:  https://ltmdrpep.sce.com/drpep/

Pathway 2045: https://www.edison.com/home/our-perspective/pathway-2045.html

Reimagining the Grid: https://www.edison.com/home/our-perspective/reimagining-the-grid.html

Moein mentioned IEEE a couple times: https://www.ieee.org/

Everett and Moein wanted to mention, “The guests share their experiences and do not represent SCE.”

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Episode edited by Paul Nissenson. Recorded on August 25, 2021 via Zoom.