Distribution Interconnection Planning Engineer (I-Sr)

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

2h

About The Position

The number of Distributed Generation (DG) sites is increasing throughout
Georgia, as solar, battery storage, and biomass technology is implemented to
facilitate renewable energy. This Interconnections Planning Distribution
Engineer position has opportunities to gain experience with Distributed Energy
Resource modeling, area contingency studies, and real-world applications. The
successful candidate will provide technical review and support towards DG
projects, as well as learn about energy procurement programs. The successful
candidate will also work closely with SCS and GPC workgroups (such as Customer
Programs, Renewable Development, Distribution Reliability, Area Planning,
Transmission Interconnections, and area Power Delivery teams) to ensure that new
interconnections safely meet the needs of GPC, its customers, and communities.

For candidates not currently residing in the metro Atlanta area, relocation
assistance will be considered as needed on a case-by-case basis.

Requirements

• 4-year B.S. Engineering Degree or Engineering Technology Degree highly preferred - Electrical discipline preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with processes related to planning, design, operation, and/or maintenance of Transmission, Distribution, or Generation assets.
• Analytical skills to evaluate progress, identify problem areas, evaluate alternatives, financial impacts and determine viable solutions to meet Customer and Company needs.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance
• Results-oriented, accountable, and timely approach to responsibilities, deliverables, and project status communications.
• Technical, critical thinking, with demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Functions effectively in a team environment with diverse disciplines and backgrounds as a leader or contributor.
• Ability to prioritize work effectively, exercise sound judgment, and accurately complete tasks
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Advanced certifications preferred (e.g. Professional Engineer license)
• Specific experience related to generator interconnection process and implementation is preferred.
• Experience with distribution system planning and modeling software is preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of electric utility operating and construction practices, land requirements and regulations, budgeting, scheduling, and general business practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review of Distribution Generation (DG) Interconnections Agreements for projects approved by the GA Public Service Commission (PSC)
• Technical Support of Project Studies
• Perform and coordinate Transmission and Distribution system studies (including Load-Rejection Transient Overvoltage (TOV) Analysis, Stiffness Analysis, Integrated Transmission System (ITS) Assessment, and Detailed Load Flow Studies)
• Provide quality review of interconnection facilities design and need for company upgrades for various programs
• Technical review of contracts prior to execution (Interconnection Agreements and amendments, if needed)
• Provide technical support and insight to other GPC workgroups about various aspects of generator interconnections and system impacts

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
• 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