Equipment Services Engineer (Atlanta, GA)

Southern Company•Forest Park, GA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Equipment Services Engineer (Atlanta, GA) Southern Company Services, Technical Shared Services WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE & TRAVEL This position will be located at General Services Building in Forest Park, GA (Metro Atlanta). Some relocation assistance may be available if the successful candidates does not already live within a reasonable commute distance. This position will require a mix of both field and office work. A moderate amount of travel will be required (approximately 25%). Travel to vendors locations for audits and witness testing is required. JOB SUMMARY This position will provide daily leadership, guidance, and direction in the support of major equipment needs for customers across Southern Company. This position will work within the Equipment Services group and serve as a technical resource for major equipment supporting design, maintenance, sparing strategy and problem resolution for customers across the Southern Company footprint supporting both generation, transmission, and nuclear. Additional responsibilities include working with supply chain management and Equipment Services teammates to streamline equipment request, completing special projects, and working with vendors to ensure Southern Company’s requirements are met.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required
Proven ability in applying safe work practices
Ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external clients
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Presentation skills to effectively communicate technical knowledge to others
Extensive problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer License is preferred but not required
Knowledge of circuit breakers is preferred but not required
Experience in transmission maintenance or protection and controls is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Ensure safety and quality are the top priorities
Support fleet major equipment (circuit breaker, transformer, regulator, gas insulated switchgear, STATCOM) projects including meeting your customers and project managers to ensure appropriate equipment is procured and assigned to projects in a timely manner.
Serve as a technical resource to the Project Management organization for project scoping and feasibility.
Support projects by participating in design activities such as specifications, performing factory inspections, factory acceptance testing, and assisting customers in resolving technical issues.
Support and work with all parties involved with projects such as system owners, TSS, Transmission Maintenance Areas, Substation Maintenance support, Vendor Quality, Generation Planning & Development, Projection & Controls, and Transmission Planning.