Distribution Engineer - Coast Division

Southern Company • Biloxi, MS

2d

About The Position

This position is responsible for the day-to-day engineering work activities in
an assigned area. Responsibilities include service design, estimating, and
coordinating construction for multiple overhead and underground residential, new
business, industrial and other construction projects as needed. Candidate must
provide superior customer service and be able to prepare and schedule
construction of jobs to meet committed service dates. Other duties will include
handling customer inquiries (voltage complaints, claims, etc.) and assisting
with Distribution compliance and asset management programs. Candidate will also
participate in the on-call rotation and must be available after business hours
for local, out-of-town, and out-of-state trouble and storm restoration.

Candidate must currently live within a reasonable, daily commuting distance
to the selected area OR be willing to relocate to be within commuting distance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in the following Engineering disciplines from an ABET accredited program: Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Industrial or Chemical.
• Candidates must currently hold their degree or obtain their degree by May 2026.
• Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.
• Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• Demonstrated good understanding of electric utility and facility design standards, specifications and requirements for electrical projects, and the ability to produce construction documents.
• Demonstrated understanding of construction management skills and practices.
• Demonstrated effective negotiating skills.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp new techniques, deal with rapid changes in priorities, and remain calm and effective in stressful situations.
• Demonstrated ability to meet required deadlines while simultaneously completing other tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, partners, customers, and the public by adapting to various personality styles in a professional manner.
• Experience and demonstrated written and oral communications skills, including the ability to present information, facilitate meetings, and provide direction to others.
• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Understanding of basic principles of project management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical writing skills preferred.
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain attention to details in written and spoken communication is required.
• Ability to utilize excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong, positive relationships with employees and customers.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize work activities and manage time effectively
• Must exhibit integrity and ethical behavior.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the Company’s values of Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment.
• Demonstrate initiative, personal ownership and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems in the Distribution design area.
• Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities.
• Prepares thorough and accurate cost estimates, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches.
• Conducts engineering and related studies.
• Strives to continually improve job-related, engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance.
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains accurate records and files.
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.
• Process switching requests submitted to Distribution Control Center.
• Must be available after hours as required to provide leadership and assist in emergency restoration.

Benefits

• Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• This position may also be eligible for 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
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees