Daisy Aceves
Montclair,CA
Summary
Dynamic Planning Specialist with Southern California Edison, adept at managing project lifecycles and delivering innovative electrical designs. Proven track record in timeline tracking and team collaboration, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Proficient in CAD software, I excel in aligning technical solutions with customer needs, driving successful project outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Planning Specialist
Southern California Edison
01.2025 - Current
- Managed end-to-end project lifecycle, including scope definition, resource allocation, budgeting, and timeline monitoring, while mitigating risks and resolving escalations impacting scope and cost.
- Conducted technical calculations and collaborated with engineering teams for specialized studies to optimize design accuracy and efficiency.
- Designed and prepared construction plans, circuit maps, and electrical distribution layouts for residential, commercial, and industrial projects, ensuring adherence to SCE standards and regulatory requirements.
- Delivered successful outcomes for customers and internal stakeholders by aligning design solutions with operational policies and customer needs.
- Collaborated with teams to design and implement specialized technical solutions that meet project specifications.
- Coordinated environmental requirements and engaged with governmental agencies, internal departments, and external partners to ensure compliance and facilitate project execution.
- Supported licensing and certification processes for new distribution lines and substations, providing technical documentation and expertise.
- Performed on-site inspections to validate compliance with approved plans and gathered critical data for planning and development reviews.
Design/Drafting Associate Specialist
Southern California Edison
07.2022 - 12.2024
- Developed precise and detailed design drawings, diagrams, maps, and plans for utility distribution and telecommunication systems using Automated Utility Design (AUD).
- Create work order maps using SCE’s design standards of the ADS, UDS, DDS, DUG, DOH, GO 95 manuals.
- Ensured routine or simple designs follow correct mapping standards, including symbols, callouts, decals, and tie-downs, utilizing AUD.
- Verify mathematical calculations of Voltage Drop & Flicker & EPL pulling tensions.
- Create accurate billing packages, invoices, and contracts for work order finalization using Design Manager.
- Planned numerous IMS projects from start to finish that included acquiring easements and permits.
- Attended multiple field visits with planners to work jointly on developing quality designs for our customers.
- Interacted with customers to address inquiries and document feedback for design improvements.
- Coordinating with customers, project managers, and other external sources regarding project components.
- Manage multiple work orders and efficient with working at a rapid pace to meet deadlines.
- Engaged in engineering calls to discuss project updates and strategic initiatives.
- Attended weekly meetings to update senior managers on project status and progress.
- Contributed as an active team member in specialized technical projects.
Design/Drafting Associate Specialist
Quanta Utility Engineering Services
11.2017 - 08.2022
- Designing multiple deteriorated pole work orders; 2TX, 29F, and 2F6
- Trained and oversaw the rollout of AUD 2020 to the technical and deteriorated planning department which included 6 CAD/AUD designers.
- Re-design work orders that were originally submitted in AUD2009 and retranslating them to AUD2020.
- Transformed initial rough draft designs into working documents using AUD.
- Thoroughly reviewed all SCE work order map returns as the leading designer.
- Collaborated with planners to develop solutions for design challenges.
- Review and accept CAWA’s from SCE
- Organize and prepare work order packets for planners with printed forms of structure numbers which also included work site locations.
- Assessing and completing Environmental Screening Forms (ESF).
- Reviewed quality and ensured proper formatting for work orders before submission to SCE SharePoint.
Designer/ Planning Assistant
Hampton Tedder Electric Co
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Compiled spreadsheet of all in-flight work and communicated with each Planner to oversee progress on every project from start to finish. Unveiled reports to upper management weekly.
- Facilitated communication with Planners and teams to meet project deadlines and enhance workflow.
- Data Entry with complex project tracker that included commodity work orders.
- Calculated travel costs and pricing in Design Manager while managing manual entry of ordered materials.
- Familiarized with various project forms including PTC, TC, TNF, and ESF.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office / PowerPoint / Word / Excel / Access.
- Ensured that all paperwork and other information were completed before delivering back to SCE.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jurupa Valley High School
Jurupa Valley, CA05-2013
Skills
- Project management
- Resource allocation
- Data analysis tools
- Effective stakeholder engagement
- Organization & Time Management
- Detail orientation
- Team collaboration
- Electrical schematics
Timeline
Planning Specialist
Southern California Edison
01.2025 - Current
Design/Drafting Associate Specialist
Southern California Edison
07.2022 - 12.2024
Design/Drafting Associate Specialist
Quanta Utility Engineering Services
11.2017 - 08.2022
Designer/ Planning Assistant
Hampton Tedder Electric Co
06.2017 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Jurupa Valley High School