Hosting Capacity Team Leader

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Hosting Capacity team is responsible for conducting statewide distribution feeder capacity studies for Georgia Power to support solar generation development on the distribution system. The team delivers distribution circuit capacity maps that help identify areas most suitable for renewable energy interconnections. This team plays a key role in supporting Georgia’s growing renewable energy landscape by ensuring that distribution system insights are accurate, timely, and aligned with regulatory and industry needs.

The Hosting Capacity Team Leader will lead a team of engineers in pursuit of the departmental goals. Responsibilities include overseeing performance management, training, and professional development of assigned engineers. The Team Leader will also provide technical, analytical, and strategic leadership to a specialized team of engineers responsible for producing Georgia Power’s statewide Hosting Capacity Map twice annually. This role includes direct performance management, as well as the training and professional development of team members.

The Hosting Capacity Team Leader plays a critical role in advancing Georgia’s transition to cleaner energy resources by delivering data driven insights that support responsible and efficient renewable generation development statewide. The position provides strategic input and guidance to leadership on skillset development, future capabilities, and the development of a load hosting capacity map.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology required.
• Demonstrated focus on Safety.
• Strong written and oral communication skills through a variety of mediums.
• Ability to lead teams to successful completion of goals.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a strategic vision for the team.
• Excellent analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with internal stakeholders and external partners on technical matters and sensitive issues.
• Strong forward thinker and collaborative leader, with the ability to bring together cross‑functional teams to improve efficiency, alignment, and overall team performance.
• Strong communication skills through a variety of mediums.
• Ability to lead teams to successful completion of goals.
• Development of strategic vision for the team.
• Interacting with internal and external customers on technical issues.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of key internal partners (Distribution Engineering, Distribution Planning, and Area Planning)
• Candidate must demonstrate Our Values (Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment).
• Strong adherence to Human Performance principles.
• Questioning attitude.
• Decisive and takes initiative to resolve issues and challenges.
• Innovative, creative, and takes ownership.
• Candidate must be a relationship builder at all levels; respected for knowledge and commitment.
• Exhibit a strong customer focus and excellent customer support.
• Work effectively with others in a team environment as well as the ability to act independently.
• Demonstrates ability to think strategically and innovatively, while helping team members do the same.
• Demonstrates personal ownership and accountability.
• Must be able to adapt to changing demands.
• Must be able to follow through on commitments timely and accurately.
• Ability to intentionally foster an inclusive team environment to drive organizational success.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer’s License is a plus.
• Experience in leading teams with performance management responsibilities is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of Distribution and/or Transmission experience is preferred.
• Experience and/or knowledge in Hosting Capacity, Distribution Planning, Area Planning/Sub-Transmission Planning, Transmission Planning, Distribution Operations, Distribution Region/Field, Interconnections Planning, or Distributed Generation is preferred.
• Previous leadership experience with full performance management responsibilities is a plus.
• Experience with CYME, Python, PSS/E, or other System Modeling software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Hosting Capacity team by providing technical guidance and performance management, with direct supervision of hosting capacity engineers and GIS Analysts responsible for conducting hosting capacity studies across Georgia Power’s distribution system.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of Hosting Capacity Map production, including planning, study execution, quality assurance, and publication, ensuring each release meets technical standards and organizational timelines.
• Work with hosting capacity principal engineer regarding XML Extractions, Data Collections, Database imports (Python Scripts), and Model Quality Control.
• Guide the evaluation of distribution circuit capacity and renewable integration feasibility through advanced engineering analysis and modeling.
• Provide strategic direction to enhance methodologies, tools, and processes that support hosting capacity assessments, while advancing future capabilities and improving efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Distribution Planning, Grid Investment, Renewable Development, Geographic Solutions and Services, and various Regulatory teams, to align hosting capacity outputs with broader organizational goals.
• Ensure all work products, reports, and maps support transparent decision‑making and help inform the renewable development developers on areas most suitable for interconnection.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence within the Hosting Capacity team.

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
• incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees