Transmission Line Design Supervisor (East)

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Transmission Line Design Supervisor leads the Transmission Line Design team within the Engineering Department of the Technical and Project Solutions group. The team engineers, designs, and coordinates transmission line projects. The position supports construction activities, helps resolve operational and maintenance issues, and provides resources during emergency restoration of failed equipment. The role is responsible for projects in Georgia, including some projects associated with Integrated Transmission System participants.

The supervisor leads and develops departmental employees in virtual and office settings; guides project design using Southern Company Transmission standards; and schedules group activities to meet capital project deadlines. The work includes developing and producing preliminary designs, job specifications, drawings, bills of material, and material orders. The role also supports design standards and criteria, provides technical support to Transmission Maintenance and Construction personnel, and contributes to a safe, inclusive, and effective team environment.

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

Requirements

• Strongly preferred: BS in Engineering, preferably Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical, or a four-year technical degree with applicable experience.
• Strongly preferred: Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Ability to implement and lead safe work behaviors.
• Comprehensive knowledge of transmission line design and maintenance practices, including 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.
• Effective interpersonal, analytical, communication, teamwork, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build relationships in virtual and office settings, inspire and motivate others, foster teamwork, create an innovative and inclusive culture, articulate complex issues simply, and lead change effectively.
• Understanding of performance management processes and requirements.
• Ability to coach and develop technical personnel.
• Risk-assessment skills for guiding decisions on transmission line design alternatives.
• Extensive problem-solving skills.
• Consistently demonstrate Southern Company's values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance; demonstrate people priority, a growth mindset, and proactivity.
• Occasional travel of approximately 25% is required.

Nice To Haves

• Transmission Line Design experience.
• Transmission Line Maintenance, Construction, and/or Distribution experience.
• Experience working across operating companies and/or functional boundaries.
• Formal performance management (people leadership) experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• BS in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe work environment through personal commitment to safety.
• Lead Transmission Line Design group activities so projects deliver value to Southern Company and comply with 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 departmental employees in virtual and office settings.
• Participate in, support, and lead Southern Company activities and initiatives as appropriate.
• Develop and support an effective team environment.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of transmission line design operations, guidelines, and procedures.
• Support development of design standards and criteria for the Southern Company System.
• Schedule group activities for capital projects and ensure deadlines are met.
• Provide technical support to Transmission Maintenance and Construction personnel upon request.
• Support construction activities, assist in resolving operational and maintenance issues, and serve as a resource in emergency restoration of failed equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees.
• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• May be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, subject to applicable plan terms.
• Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not live within a reasonable commuting distance.

What This Job Offers

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