Georgia Power’s Distribution Grid Investment Plan is a 15-year plan focused on improving overall system reliability, reducing O&M expenses, and increasing customer satisfaction.  This position will provide engineering oversight for hundreds of projects being completed over this timeframe (over $1B in investments), to accomplish our goal.  Additionally, this role will serve as a leader during storm restoration efforts.

Job Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field is preferred, with an advanced degree a plus. 
• Relevant industry certifications are a plus (i.e. PE License, PMP Certification, etc.). 
• Proven leadership abilities and demonstrated commitment to safety excellence. 
• A minimum of 5 years of distribution experience is preferred. 
• Extensive knowledge of Georgia Power’s distribution design philosophies, Distribution Bulletins, the Engineering Handbook, and other relevant Company guidelines is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of Georgia Power’s operating procedures is preferred.
• Extensive experience reviewing and interpreting distribution construction drawings and estimating costs.
• Working knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) is preferred.
• Experience managing O&M and capital budgets is a plus.
• Experience working with contractors is a plus. 
• Experience with relevant systems is preferred (i.e. TCMS, ARCOS, JETS, CSS, ARMS, and DISTVIEW).
• Proven record of dealing effectively with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Strong communication and presentation skills to internal and external stakeholders.
• Influencer and champion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, through words and actions.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize high profile opportunities and respond, as needed, without prompting.

Job Responsibilities

• Review engineering designs during scoping and engineering phases to ensure that Georgia Power’s design practices are followed.
• Provide necessary input to contract engineers during scoping and detail engineering to optimize the financial and reliability impacts of Grid projects.
• Review construction prints and JETS estimates to ensure projects are being estimated accurately.
• Optimize project designs to reduce project and program costs and improve reliability.
• Develop presentations to present projects and status updates to management and various governing committees, as needed.
• Exhibit behaviors in alignment with Southern Company’s values: Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment. 
• Provide leadership during storm events, as needed.

Other Requirements

• Travel is sometimes required. 
• Must live in/near or be willing to relocate within reasonable distance to Fairburn, GA. 
• Relocation assistance available if needed.