Engineer / Engineering Associate

Southern Company • Springfield, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will be required to handle all the day-to-day engineering work activities in an assigned area in the Springfield Headquarters (149 Power Company Rd, Springfield GA 31329) or the Statesboro Headquarters (111 Stockyard Rd, Statesboro GA 30458). Responsibilities include service design, estimating, and coordinating construction for multiple overhead and underground residential, new business and other construction projects. Candidate must provide superior customer service and be able to prepare and schedule construction of jobs to meet committed service dates. Candidate will write and execute switching orders to effectively maintain, operate, and assist in the distribution planning of the system for reliability. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for processing all documentation in accordance with Compliance requirements. 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 trouble supervision rotation and must be available 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), Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, or Bachelor's Degree in Math or Science.
• Professional Engineer's License (PE) in lieu of the above bachelor's degree.
• Proficient with MS office products and other related engineering Software systems.
• Strong Technical Engineering Skills and understanding of Power Systems.
• Knowledge of general engineering and construction principles.
• Knowledge of electrical system operations, distribution systems, underground and overhead construction practices.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work to manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Ability to work with customers and others as a team member.
• Ability 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.
• 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).
• 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 for a minimum of 5 years with a power utility company is a plus.
• 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, OUA, and OFS 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.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day engineering work activities in an assigned area.
• Perform service design, estimating, and coordinating construction for multiple overhead and underground residential, new business, and other construction projects.
• Provide superior customer service.
• Prepare and schedule construction of jobs to meet committed service dates.
• Write and execute switching orders to maintain, operate, and assist in distribution planning for system reliability.
• Process all documentation in accordance with Compliance requirements.
• Handle customer inquiries (e.g., voltage complaints, claims).
• Assist with Distribution compliance and asset management programs.
• Participate in the on-call trouble supervision rotation and be available after business hours for trouble and storm restoration.

Benefits

• 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).
• Summary of 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