Engineer, Engineering Associate, Engineering Rep

Southern Company • Waycross, GA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Georgia Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, is seeking an Engineer, Engineering Associate, or Engineering Representative for the Valdosta Distribution Area. This position can be filled at different levels based on candidate qualifications. The role is a "floating engineer" position, requiring assistance to other headquarters in the Valdosta Distribution Area during extended leaves and maintaining areas in Albany and Bainbridge when not assisting elsewhere. Responsibilities include service design, estimating, and coordinating construction for residential, new business, and other projects. The candidate will ensure customer service by preparing and scheduling construction to meet service dates, writing and executing switching orders for system reliability, and processing documentation for compliance. Other duties involve handling customer inquiries (e.g., voltage complaints, claims) and assisting with Distribution compliance and asset management programs. The position also requires participation in the on-call trouble supervision rotation, including availability after business hours for local, out-of-town, and out-of-state trouble and storm restoration.

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.
• Prior experience in writing and executing switching orders preferred.
• Working knowledge of ARMS, JETS/JETS Scheduling, Designer/GIS, CSS, Socket, DistView, TCMS Web, NJUNS, EDEN, and DisIntel 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.
• 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: 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.
• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of Georgia Power and Southern Company distribution construction practices, guidelines, and procedures.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day engineering work activities in an assigned area.
• Assist other headquarters in the Valdosta Distribution Area when engineers are on extended leave.
• Maintain an area in the Albany and Bainbridge areas when not assisting other HQ's.
• Provide service design, estimating, and coordinating construction for multiple overhead and underground residential, new business, and other construction projects.
• Provide superior customer service and 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 (voltage complaints, claims, etc.).
• Assist with Distribution compliance and asset management programs.
• Participate in the on-call trouble supervision rotation.
• Be available after business hours for local, out-of-town, and out-of-state trouble and storm restoration.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• 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).
• A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf

What This Job Offers

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