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Southern California Edison

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Manager - Manager Southern California Edison Employee Review

4.0
27 Mar 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Before the massive layoffs, flexible schedules, nice annual bonus, pension, employees got a 25% reduction on electricity bills which in sunny SoCal is a nice little gift that keeps on giving. Plenty of nice folks who work smart and hard so no real complaints

Cons

Massive layoffs. Politics. An example of their sometime Stepford-like culture: fairly cush, well-paying jobs means plenty of folks never leave, get paid well, don't do much, and whenever in group settings state their name and years with the company (e.g. Bob Harris, 27 years) which leads to fawning adulation when someone has a big number (41 years with the company!!!! - swoon....) which of course also means if you're a relatively new employee and have to preface any comment, question, or suggestion by saying "George, 2 years), dismissive chuckles, condescending tones, and insincere consideration will likely follow. Edison, we get it, you're a really successful old company but selling electricity to millions of customers who live in a desert and operating in a monopoly can lead you to believe you're running a well-oiled machine.

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
16 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Pros High talent density. You work with genuinely smart, capable people, and it raises your standards fast. Strong learning environment. You’re constantly exposed to complex problems, real constraints, and high expectations. Meaningful mission. The work has real-world impact, and it changes how you see the grid and infrastructure around you. Professional culture. Clear expectations, accountability, and a serious “bring your A-game” environment. Solid benefits. Competitive overall package, plus an employee utility discount that’s a nice perk. Resume value. SCE experience carries weight, and the company is difficult to get into for a reason. Opportunities to take on big responsibilities. In my case, the work often matched senior project-management level scope, regardless of title.

Cons

Cons Manager quality can vary a lot, and your day-to-day experience can hinge on where you land. The culture can feel unforgiving at times...one mistake can overshadow a long track record of strong work if leadership isn’t coach-forward. Large-company bureaucracy. Decision-making can be slow and process-heavy. Leadership direction can sometimes feel disconnected from employee/customer reality, especially around affordability and long-term system decisions. Re-entry can be difficult once you leave; “boomerang” paths aren’t always clear or realistic.

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