Engineer, Engineer Associate, Engineer Rep.

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

Georgia Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, is seeking an Engineer, Engineering Associate, or Engineering Representative for the Atlanta Distribution Area. The specific role filled will depend on the candidate's skills, education, and experience. The position involves handling day-to-day engineering work, including service design, estimating, and coordinating construction for various projects. The candidate will prepare and schedule construction to meet service dates, write and execute switching orders for system reliability, and process documentation according to compliance requirements. Responsibilities also include handling customer inquiries, assisting with distribution compliance and asset management programs, and participating in the on-call trouble supervision rotation, requiring availability after business hours for trouble and storm restoration. The role emphasizes superior customer service and participation in storm restoration efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (From ABET Accredited School) OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology OR Bachelor's Degree in Math or Science OR Professional Engineer's License (PE) in lieu of the above bachelor's degree (for Engineer or Engineering Associate position).
• A two-year technical degree, OR four-year degree in a nontechnical field, OR EUT Certificate with two years of utility experience is preferred but not required (for Engineer Representative position).
• Proficient with MS office products and other related engineering Software systems highly desired.
• Strong Technical Engineering Skills and understanding of Power Systems are highly desired.
• Knowledge of general engineering and construction principles.
• Knowledge of electrical system operations, distribution systems, underground and overhead construction practices.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work to manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent project management skills that lead to desired results.
• Ability to work with customers and others as a team member.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and build positive relationships with customers, engineers, customer service, sales, corporate partners and line crew personnel.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Good Attitude and Ability to provide excellent customer service both internally and externally.
• Working knowledge of NESC.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must have a safe work record and successfully follow safe work practices & policies for a Safety Excellence environment.
• Must demonstrate the "Our Values" behaviors: defined as Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment.
• Pursue high standards for safety and customer service.
• Self-motivated and directed.
• Take personal responsibility for distribution projects and problems. Follow through on all aspects of assignments to ensure quality completion.
• Must be able to build positive relationships and work well with diverse groups, tailoring communication methods appropriately for customers, covered employees, supervision, and management.
• Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience (Must hold a valid driver’s license for the class vehicle to be operated. Driving permits are not typically considered a valid driver’s license).
• Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application, no convictions of major traffic violations (DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, etc.) within the 12 months prior to application, or any pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application.
• Must consent to a continuous monitoring of your Motor Vehicle Record.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Distribution Engineering Experience is a plus.
• Distribution and or related Engineering experience with a power utility company is a plus.
• Prior experience in writing and executing switching orders preferred.
• Working knowledge of ARMS, JETS/JETS Scheduling, Designer/GIS, CSS, Socket, DistView, TCMS Web, NJUNS, and OFS (Oracle Field Scheduling) preferred.
• Knowledge of the Franchise Manual, Distribution Bulletins, Engineering Handbook/Specifications, Distribution Operating Procedures, ARC Flash Requirements, Metering Blue Book, Consistency Manual and the Financial and Business goals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle all day-to-day engineering work activities in an assigned area.
• Perform service design, estimating, and coordinating construction for overhead and underground residential, new business, and other construction projects.
• Prepare and schedule construction of jobs to meet committed service dates.
• Write and execute switching orders to maintain, operate, and assist in the distribution planning of the system for reliability.
• Process all documentation in accordance with Compliance requirements.
• Handle customer inquiries, including voltage complaints and claims.
• Assist with Distribution compliance and asset management programs.
• Participate in the on-call trouble supervision rotation and be available after business hours for local, out-of-town, and out-of-state trouble and storm restoration.
• Provide superior customer service.
• Participate in storm restoration.
• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of Georgia Power and Southern Company distribution construction practices, guidelines, and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• Additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s).
• Summary of benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf
• Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level