Marisol Fernandez
Thousand Oaks,CA
Summary
I am a solution-oriented engineer with 5+ years of experience with distribution systems. I am eager to apply my problem solving techinical skills in conjunction with my adaptability to work with others to a DEC Engineer 3 role in order to deliver high-quality solutions, drive team success through collaboration, and foster an inclusive work environment across different departments and experience levels.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineer 3
Southern California Edison
09.2025 - Current
- Provided district support within operations, planning, standard interpretation, community outreach, RGT/DGT presentations, etc.
- Continued PMO support to review and optimize the design of 98 TUG miles within the North Coast region through the application of TUG 2.0 design standards, resulting in a 21% cost reduction of $13.9M across 10 projects.
- Coordinated the development of the new AGDB TUG construction method and material being deployed within C55, facilitating planning's and project management's ability to track project and associated costs.
- Supported the development and data entry of an ArcGIS dashboard that was utilized for public facing communication, government official letter, and work execution prioritization.
- Collaborated with various stakeholders throughout the TUG construction execution phase to ensure electrical designs are met and to provide alternate solutions as necessary.
- Performed engineering analysis for system constrained areas, identified remediation projects, and presented PIFs for funding and technical approval.
Engineer 2
Southern California Edison
01.2023 - 09.2025
- Provided district support within operations, planning, standard interpretation, community outreach, RGT/DGT presentations, etc.
- Collaborated with key engineering, planning, and program management teams to safely and efficiently execute a critical reconductor project which required the deployment of primary generators.
- Coordinated job walks among several stakeholders using appropriate PPE to resolve a non-standard method of service for tariff compliance and field worker safety purposes.
- Performed various circuit analysis for the Modoc Substation elimination project and created an effective communication streamline among cross-functional teams, including contractors, to uphold safety, minimize customer outages, and ensure successful deliverables.
- Developed the business and technical justification to incorporate 4kV cutovers in parallel with wildfire mitigation reconductor projects to promote an integrated workflow strategy.
- Prepared and presented a Just-In-Time training for the Underground Cable Replacement Program and FE Fundamentals.
- Escalated an exception request to re-energize a circuit impacted by operating restrictions during precipitation conditions;led to the development of a Fuels Assessment Tool and a formalized process being included within the SOB 322 for temporary Suspension of Operating Restrictions.
- Supported the Palisades Fire rebuild restoration effort through cross-functional collaboration, BCR assessments, development of standard changes, preparation of new projects, risk assessment review documentation, and TUG portfolio cost reductions without compromising system safety and reliability.
Engineer 1
Southern California Edison
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided engineering support to customers for generation, voltage, reliability, and power quality concerns.
- Interfaced with multiple stakeholders, including customers, regional and district personnel, and contractors.
- Lead strategic efforts to coordinate temporary circuit transfers to facilitate planned work safely and efficiently
- Carried out engineering analysis and collaborated with key stakeholders to determine the needs, requirements, and design for capital projects.
- Prepared advanced engineering reports for customers in order to communicate system constraints and establish clear expectations.
- Contributed in engineering staff meetings and safety discussions.
- Supported workload management to team members across several districts.
Engineering Intern
Southern California Edison
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Monitored and interpreted real-time telemetry data during peak loading conditions to identify system constraints and abnormalities.
- Performed various studies to promote optimal system reliability and safety.
- Collaborated with several field engineers to develop capital projects which were presented for funding and technical approval.
- Developed an understanding of the power system tiers, power flow, and several distribution engineering tools.
- Joined Women Empowerment team to put together a presentation promoting a positive, healthy and open work environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA06-2021
Skills
- Distribution Engineering Tools: ASPEN, CDM, Circuit Viewer, CYME, DMS, EMS, GAT, MDI, GeoView, GRViewer
- Avid user of Outlook, Powerpoint, Teams, Word, OneNote, Excel, Sharepoint
Strengths: Critical thinking, detail oriented, project & time management, adaptability, consistency, communication, teamwork, inclusive
Certification
- State of California Engineer-In-Training (2021)
- Distribution Engineering Training Program (2022)
Leadership Activities
Southern California Edison - Distribution Engineering
Engineering Mentor (2022-Present)
- Mentored and trained Field Engineering interns and new hires.
Recruitment Team Member (2022-Present)
- Collaborated with student organizations, faculty, and staff as campuses such as CSUN and CPSLO to host events and attend campus organizations events (i.e. SWE,MEP,SHPE) in order to maintain a diverse, high-achieving pool of candidates for SCE engineering positions.
Southern California Edison - Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Men Advocating Real Change Member (2024-2025)
- Facilitated MARC Dialogue Team sessions where we discussed various topics on how to create a more inclusive and equitable work environment at SCE.
Timeline
Engineer 3
Southern California Edison
09.2025 - Current
Engineer 2
Southern California Edison
01.2023 - 09.2025
Engineer 1
Southern California Edison
06.2021 - 01.2023
Engineering Intern
Southern California Edison
06.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo