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Southern California Edison

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Southern California Edison reviews

3.9

80% would recommend to a friend

(1,762 total reviews)
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Steven Powell

81% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Southern California Edison has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,762 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Southern California Edison employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.8 stars).

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2K reviews
1.0
Dec 31, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pay, benefits, some co-workers, some locations

Cons

The company is not the same, middle and senior management are on a rampage promoting their favorites, and laying off or ignoring the hard working. It doesn't matter how much you know or how hard you work, it's all about who you know. If you want to get ahead here, you had better know the right people. The company made big mistakes at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating station, which lead to it's closure. All those employees were let go. Human Resources, Customer Service, and IT are all laying off also, and it's not just 10 people. If you're starting your career, this is not the place to be….think before you apply here. If you don't mind getting overlooked for someone less qualified because they know someone here, then you'll be fine. But if you're ambitious, seek growth, and want to promote, run. Your hard work will be appreciated somewhere else. Employees tried to tell the leaders the treatment they received from managers, and those employees were laid off.

3.0
Mar 18, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

SCE pays above market, despite many employees complaining about their low pay on livestreams. The benefits are gold-plated, almost similar to what you'll find in government. The work is straightforward, and as long as you say yes and don't push back, you'll be safe at a company that provides an essential service. The tech here is off the shelf, so those interested in tech roles, move on ASAP. If you like coordinating stuff, managing projects, and pushing digital paper, give this place a go.

Cons

At the end of the day, SCE is a financing company for the State of California. The CPUC approves everything and we don't make money off of usage, but rather the valuation of capital assets (e.g., infrastructure). If you're an MBA type, the thinking can be sometimes backward here, because the company attempts to demonstrate value through state-mandated programs such as energy efficiency, rate analyzers, and community events versus programs or services that ratepayers really care about. It's not like ratepayers have a choice for a commoditized service, however. SCE had a good brand in its communities, but now employees hide their badges. Rising rates, challenges with wildfires, and long hold times have created a negative view of the company. It's an okay place to work, and the remote/hybrid setup, good pay, and phenomenal benefits keep people from looking elsewhere. There's always a trade-off, right? For all those good things, you'll deal with management who says one thing but does something else or makes big decisions that have no meaningful impact.

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