Interconnections Planning Engineer Project Coordinator
About The Position
The Engineer/Project Coordinator supports Transmission Interconnections Planning at Georgia Power by coordinating studies and project development for company-owned generator interconnection requests. The role works with Southern Company Services Generation Procurement Development and Technical Shared Services, Georgia Power Project Management, and other internal stakeholders to develop scopes for Generator Step Up (GSU) transformer stations and generator tie lines up to the transmission-system point of interconnection, while meeting FERC, state, and reliability standards. The position manages communications among involved parties and ensures timely, accurate responses to requests. It also tracks existing Georgia Power company-owned generation projects through achievement of an in-service transmission connection. The position collaborates on project scopes, timelines, and cost estimates; coordinates estimating and project controls; and provides input on interconnection agreements and related documentation under technical guidance from the SCS Policy & Services Implementation Project Management group. The role follows applicable FERC and company compliance guidelines, the Standard of Conduct Policy around Generation RFPs, and relevant ITS planning and operating procedures. It provides regular status updates and may respond to storms within or outside the system. The job is based at Georgia Power headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, includes travel up to 25%, and may offer relocation assistance to selected candidates outside the Atlanta area. The role may be filled at salary grades SCE03 through SCE06, with advanced grades potentially available based on experience, education, and certifications.
Requirements
- Four-year B.S. degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, preferably Electrical Engineering, 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 at all organizational levels and with external parties.
- Ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams.
- Ability to organize, manage, and prioritize 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; adaptability, initiative, accountability, and ability to meet demanding deadlines and manage conflicting requirements.
- Ability to work effectively across diverse disciplines and backgrounds, as both a leader and contributor.
- Valid Georgia Driver’s License and ability to drive company or rental vehicles for field visits.
- Demonstrates behaviors aligned with the company values of Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Acting with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the generator interconnection process and its implementation.
- Familiarity with accounting procedures relevant to expenditures, project billing, and capital budgeting.
- Experience with TEAMS, the Budget Change Authorization (BCA) process, STOMP, and Oracle.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Power Automate and Power BI.
- Advanced skills demonstrated through work experience, education, and certifications may qualify candidates 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 company-owned proposal generator interconnection requests.
- Prepare project scopes for GSU stations and generator tie lines, incorporating input from Generation Development, PMO, Transmission Design, System Operations, and Renewable and Resilient Generation.
- Coordinate with the Estimating team and Project Controls to develop accurate budgets and cost estimates for generator interconnection GSU stations and generator tie lines.
- Provide input on interconnection agreements and related contracts and documentation in accordance with FERC guidelines and company compliance requirements.
- Follow the Standard of Conduct Policy around 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.
- Support tracking of existing Georgia Power company-owned generation projects through in-service transmission connection.
- Respond to storms within or outside the system as needed.
- Drive company or rental vehicles for field visits.
Benefits
- Some relocation assistance may be available for selected candidates who reside outside the Atlanta area; eligibility is evaluated individually.
