Project Coordinator, Grid Strategy & Solutions

Southern Company•Atlanta, GA

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Coordinator supports Georgia Power’s Strategic Projects within Grid Strategy & Solutions, which manages federal and state funding and emerging grid technology initiatives for Power Delivery. The position supports project managers and technical leads, with responsibility for coordinating logistics, compliance, and reporting deliverables and facilitating communication across internal teams and external agencies. The Coordinator helps move projects from funding award through execution by maintaining trackers and schedules, compiling reports and compliance materials, organizing documentation, and preparing materials for leadership and external partners. The role also supports identification and evaluation of strategic funding opportunities and evaluation and integration of emerging grid technologies that modernize grid infrastructure and improve reliability. The position is based at Georgia Power’s headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. The team currently follows a hybrid schedule, generally working in the office Monday through Thursday and telecommuting one day per week; the schedule may be adjusted. Travel is approximately up to 15%, including day trips or occasional overnight trips, primarily within Georgia Power’s service territory. Relocation assistance may be available for a candidate who does not live within a reasonable commuting distance. The hiring level will be between L3E and L6E, based on the successful candidate’s education, experience, and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Strong organizational and analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple complex deliverables and deadlines.
Project management and facilitation skills, including ability to own coordination and keep stakeholders aligned.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to explain complex or technical information clearly and concisely to different audiences.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to build relationships and facilitate collaboration across diverse internal and external cross-functional teams.
Self-starter who takes initiative, follows through, understands the purpose of the work, and asks questions when requirements are unclear.
Demonstrates behaviors aligned with the company’s values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
Able to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and be adaptable, curious, and eager to learn.

Nice To Haves

A degree in business, economics, finance, engineering, public policy, or a related field.
Experience in project coordination, project management, program or project support, reporting, or compliance.
Experience with regulatory or federal processes and procedures.
Exposure to grant- or loan-funded programs and their reporting or compliance requirements.
Experience in transmission and distribution, electrical utility operations, or the broader energy industry.
General knowledge of Power Delivery operations, processes, and terminology.
Working knowledge of accounts payable, budgeting, or financial planning processes and reporting systems.
Familiarity with SharePoint, Power BI, planning tools such as MS Planner, and project management software such as Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

Support execution of federally funded transmission and grid modernization initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
Coordinate project logistics, compliance, and reporting deliverables to support projects from award through execution.
Build, maintain, and update project trackers, schedules, and status reports covering milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and risks.
Generate and compile accurate reports, including financial reporting; organize project documents; and document process improvements.
Track and organize compliance and reporting deliverables and support timely, accurate submissions to regulatory agencies and funding partners.
Facilitate communication and collaboration across internal teams, including environmental, engineering, PMO, finance, accounting, legal, compliance, and regulatory teams, as well as external agencies and partners.
Support regulatory and legislative initiatives related to Power Delivery, including coordinating, tracking, and responding to data requests and related activities.
Assist with identifying, evaluating, and pursuing strategic funding opportunities, potentially including federal grants and loans.
Support evaluation and integration of emerging grid technologies that contribute to modernizing grid infrastructure.
Maintain accurate records and documentation for project activities, compliance requirements, and funding applications; monitor progress, performance metrics, and deadlines; and proactively escalate potential risks or issues.