Engineer, Engineering Associate, Engineering Rep

Southern Company•Canton, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Georgia Power is seeking an Engineer, Engineering Associate, or Engineering Representative for their Canton distribution team. This position will be responsible for engineering work activities supporting the Canton headquarters, including the design, estimation, and coordination of construction for overhead and underground projects. The role requires excellent customer service and project management skills to meet service dates. The candidate will also be responsible for writing and executing switching orders for system reliability, processing documentation according to compliance requirements, and participating in an on-call trouble supervision rotation, including availability for after-hours trouble and storm restoration. The specific title (Engineer, Engineering Associate, or Engineering Representative) will be determined by the candidate's skills, education, and experience.

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
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.
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.
Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application.
Must have 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
A two-year technical degree, OR four-year degree in a non-technical 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
Candidate should possess 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, GIS, Socket, DistView, TCMS Web, NJUNS is preferred
Knowledge of the Distribution Bulletins, Engineering Handbook/Specifications, Distribution Operating Procedures, ARC Flash Requirements, Metering Blue Book, Consistency Manual and the Financial and Business goals preferred
Working knowledge of NESC.

Responsibilities

Design, estimating, and coordinating construction for multiple overhead and underground construction projects.
Prepare and schedule construction of jobs to meet committed service dates.
Write and execute switching orders to effectively maintain, operate, and assist in the distribution planning of the system for reliability.
Process all documentation in accordance with Compliance requirements.
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.
Take personal responsibility for distribution projects and challenges.
Follow through on all aspects of assignments to ensure quality completion.
Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of Georgia Power and Southern Company distribution construction practices, guidelines, and procedures.