Interconnections Planning Engineer Project Coordinator

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer/Project Coordinator works in Transmission Interconnections Planning to support Georgia Power’s generator interconnection requests and its strategy to meet customer energy needs and support continued growth, including procuring up to 4,000 MW of renewable resources by 2035. The role coordinates with Southern Company Services Generation Procurement Development and Technical Shared Services, Georgia Power Project Management, and other internal stakeholders on Georgia Power Company-owned proposal generation interconnection requests.

The position supports developing project scopes for Generator Step Up (GSU) transformer stations and generator tie lines up to the point of interconnection with the transmission system, while meeting FERC, state, and reliability standards. It manages communications among involved parties and ensures timely, accurate responses to requests. The role also tracks existing Georgia Power company-owned generation projects through achievement of in-service transmission connection.

The position is based at Georgia Power headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, with travel of up to 25%. Some relocation assistance may be available to selected candidates living outside the Atlanta area, evaluated individually. The role may be filled at salary grades SCE03 through SCE06; advanced grades may be available to candidates demonstrating advanced work experience, education, and certifications. The position may respond to storms within or outside the system as needed and requires a valid Georgia driver’s license for driving company or rental vehicles during field visits.

Requirements

• A four-year B.S. in Engineering or an Engineering Technology degree is preferred; Electrical Engineering is desired, or equivalent experience.
• Experience and understanding of planning, design, operation, and maintenance processes for substations and transmission lines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the transmission system, engineering principles, electric operating practices, construction practices, land requirements and regulations, budgeting, scheduling, and general business practices.
• Analytical skills to assess progress, identify issues, evaluate alternatives and financial impacts, and determine solutions that address customer and company needs.
• Comprehensive understanding of utility transmission and distribution systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly at all organizational levels and with external parties.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Skill in organizing, managing, and prioritizing substantial workloads.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and Outlook.
• Attention to detail and commitment to following established processes and procedures.
• Sound judgment in decision-making and adaptability to changing circumstances.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the generator interconnection process and its implementation.
• Familiarity with accounting procedures related to expenditures, project billing, and capital budgeting.
• Experience with TEAMS, Budget Change Authorization (BCA) process, STOMP, and Oracle.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power Automate and Power BI.
• Advanced work experience, education, and certifications may support eligibility for a more advanced salary grade.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Transmission Interconnections Planning Project Manager and Transmission Project Management Organization to define project scopes, timelines, and cost estimates for transmission planning related to company-owned proposal generator interconnection requests.
• Prepare project scopes for GSU stations and generator tie lines, incorporating input from Generation Development, Project Management Organization, Transmission Design, System Operations, and Renewable and Resilient Generation.
• Coordinate with Estimating and Project Controls to ensure accurate budgets and cost estimates for generator interconnection GSU stations and generator tie lines.
• Provide input on Interconnection Agreements and related contracts and documentation under technical guidance from the SCS Policy & Services Implementation Project Management group, following FERC guidelines and Georgia Power and Southern Company compliance requirements.
• Understand and follow the Standard of Conduct Policy relating to Generation RFPs.
• Coordinate and participate in activities required by ITS Planning Procedure 13 and other applicable ITS planning and operating guidelines, procedures, and generation interconnection activities requested by ITS Participants.
• Provide regular status updates to stakeholders and project teams.
• Respond to storms within or outside the system as needed.
• Drive company or rental vehicles for field visits.

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.
• Potential additional compensation through an incentive program, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions.
• Some relocation assistance may be available to eligible selected candidates outside the Atlanta area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level