Principal Engineer - Network Underground Services (NUS)
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About The Position
This position is responsible for technical expertise relating to the development, expansion, planning design, maintenance and operation of the High Reliability and Network electric distribution systems at APC and GPC. This position will coordinate the evaluation of High Reliability/Network system failures, system reliability data and resolutions. This position will support operations during unplanned maintenance, capacity and reliability upgrades and the assessment of emerging issues. This position will be responsible for coordinating the evaluation of High Reliability and Network electric distribution systems. In addition, this position will be responsible for material standards related to the underground network system including network transformers, vaults, protectors, limiters and specialized distribution cables used on the High Reliability and Network systems. The responsibilities will include construction standards for the installation of specialized distribution cable, splicing materials, underground switches and facilities. This position will be responsible for providing summaries and recommendations through root cause analysis of Network Underground distribution system failures including cable, splice failures and manhole events. This position will provide technical expertise in determining design policies and standards for an engineering staff responsible for designing network and high reliability distribution systems which serve large demand, high profile, and high revenue customers systemwide. The principal engineer will also provide technical support and expertise to the Operations and Reliability department of Network Underground. This individual must be a recognized expert and leader in his field. The position could represent Alabama Power, Georgia Power and Southern Company on various industry committees.
