Distribution Interconnection Planning Principal Engineer / PM

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

1h

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 position determines the technical direction and
requirements for Interconnection Planning study processes and assists the
technical development of department employees.  The successful candidate will
provide input and advice to company leaders regarding the technical merit of key
projects, helping to prioritize them for the effective use of the approved
capital budget.

The Principal Engineer/Project Manager will be a technical expert regarding
Distribution Generation implementation, with a focus on conducting and reviewing
interconnection studies to determine the impacts and feasibility of these
projects. The individual must possess outstanding work ethic, excellent
communication skills, and be able to use multiple leadership styles to build
strong professional relationships.

Requirements

• Four (4) year B.S. Engineering Degree or Engineering Technology Degree required
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in planning, design, engineering, operations or maintenance within electric generation, transmission, or distribution system required.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrating effective communications at all levels internally and externally
• Working knowledge of Transmission and Distribution systems including equipment related to DG interconnections
• Analytical skills to identify critical issues, evaluate alternatives, financial impacts and determine viable solutions to meet Customer and Company needs.
• Must be able to achieve results by working through others, including employees, peers, and contractors.
• Ability to lead and work well within cross-functional teams is critical.
• Ability to prioritize workload effectively, exercise sound judgment, and accurately complete tasks
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance 
• Functions effectively in a team environment with diverse disciplines and backgrounds as a technical leader or contributor. 
• Results-oriented, accountable, and timely approach to responsibilities, deliverables, and project status communications. 
• Effective interpersonal skills and proven ability to build strong relationships and foster an inclusive work environment
• This position requires a valid Driver’s License and the ability to safely drive a vehicle (personal, company-owned, or rental) for occasional storm support or off-site meetings

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer license preferred
• Advanced Engineering Degrees and industry certifications preferred.
• Specific experience related to generator interconnection process and implementation is preferred.
• Experience with distribution system design, planning, and modeling software is preferred.
• Field experience related to Transmission or Distribution is desired.
• Georgia Integrated Transmission System (ITS) planning experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Effectively use software tools to create and review transmission and distribution impact studies for DG sites.  Be a lead department resource for using CYMDIST
• Provide technical advice and communicate effectively with SCS and GPC workgroups such as Customer Solutions, Renewable Development, Distribution Reliability, Area Planning, Transmission Interconnections, and area Power Delivery teams
• Provide technical leadership and expertise to Georgia Power and Southern Company for growth in interconnection projects and technologies
• Assist development of Interconnections Planners through training and coaching 
• Provide input to future Integrated Resource Plans (IRP), Distributed Energy Resource (DER) strategy, and interconnection policies
• Provides input to RFP development and Bid selection process as member of GPC RFP Bid evaluation teams
• Develop, draft, and communicate department policies and procedures for regulatory proceedings and legal agreements
• Engage in industry committees and working groups

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: Mid Level