Transmission Line Design Supervisor (East)

Southern Company • Forest Park, GA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides leadership, guidance, and direction for a Transmission Line Design team within the Engineering Department of the Technical and Project Solutions group. The department is responsible for engineering, designing, and coordinating transmission line projects. The role also supports construction activities, helps resolve operational or maintenance problems, and serves as a resource during emergency restoration of failed equipment. Projects are located in Georgia, including some associated with Integrated Transmission System (ITS) participants.

The supervisor leads the design group to deliver projects that provide value to Southern Company and follow its transmission standards. The work includes developing and producing engineering documents, preliminary designs, job specifications, drawings, bills of material, and material orders. The role selects, develops, and manages employees in virtual and office settings; schedules group activities for capital projects; and ensures deadlines are met. It also supports company initiatives, the development of design standards and criteria, and provides technical support to Transmission Maintenance & Construction personnel as requested.

The position is based at General Services HQ in Forest Park, Georgia, with a current schedule of four days in the office and one day telecommuting, subject to adjustment. Occasional travel of approximately 25% is required. Relocation assistance may be available to candidates who do not live within a reasonable commuting distance.

Requirements

• Proven ability to implement and lead safe work behaviors in the workplace.
• Comprehensive knowledge of transmission line design and maintenance practices, including expertise in line design and construction materials.
• Knowledge of current design practices and procedures.
• Strong leadership skills across a broad spectrum.
• Thorough knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code.
• Proven interpersonal, analytical, communication, teamwork, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships in virtual and office settings, inspire and motivate others, create an innovative and inclusive culture, foster teamwork, explain complex issues simply, and lead change effectively.
• Demonstrated understanding of performance management processes and requirements.
• Ability to coach and develop technical personnel.
• Demonstrated risk-assessment skills for guiding decisions on transmission line design alternatives.
• Consistently demonstrate the company values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance, as well as People Priority, Growth Mindset, and Proactivity.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25%.
• BS in Engineering is strongly preferred (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical preferred), or a four-year technical degree with applicable experience.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is strongly preferred.
• Transmission Line Design experience is preferred.
• Transmission Line Maintenance, Construction, and/or Distribution experience is a plus.
• Experience working across operating companies and/or functional boundaries is a plus.
• Formal performance management (people leadership) experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe work environment through personal commitment to safety.
• Lead the Transmission Line Design group to ensure projects are designed for greatest total value to Southern Company and use Southern Company Transmission standards.
• Oversee development and production of engineering documents, including preliminary designs, job specifications, drawings, bills of material, and material orders.
• Select, develop, and manage the performance of departmental employees in virtual and office settings.
• Participate in, support, and lead Southern Company activities and initiatives as appropriate.
• Develop and support a strong and effective team environment.
• Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of transmission line design operations, guidelines, and procedures.
• Support development of design standards and criteria for use on the Southern Company System.
• Schedule the group's activities for capital projects and ensure deadlines are met.
• Provide technical support to Transmission Maintenance & Construction personnel as requested.
• Support construction activities, help resolve operational or maintenance problems, and serve as a resource in emergency restoration of failed equipment.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commute distance.
• Company benefits are referenced, but specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager