Southern Company

Engineering Supervisor, NUS (Network Underground Services)

Southern Company • $100K — $120K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred
  • Minimum 4 years of Distribution and/or Transmission experience required
  • Formal supervisory experience preferred
  • Experience managing capital and O&M budgets preferred
  • Knowledge of Power Delivery and NUS operations and design standards preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead design team for customer and capital projects
  • Oversee project intake and workload management
  • Ensure compliance with estimates and documentation
  • Monitor project performance and budget governance
  • Develop employees through coaching and technical training
  • Drive accountability for project follow-up and resolution
  • Support storm restoration efforts when required

Benefits

  • Opportunity for leadership in a dynamic team
  • Focus on employee development and performance management
  • High emphasis on safety and inclusion
  • Supportive environment for relationship building
  • Exposure to large and complex projects
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary

The Network Underground Services (NUS) Engineering Supervisor (ES) is responsible for providing statewide leadership and direction for the Network Underground Design Team. The successful candidate must live within commutable distance to 829 Jefferson St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318.

The ES leads the NUS Design team by fostering a culture of safety, inclusion, accountability, and employee development. This role provides leadership for employee coaching, onboarding, performance management, and the overall planning, design, estimating, coordination, and lifecycle management of NUS projects.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design team supporting customer, asset management, and capital projects.
  • Oversee project intake, prioritization, workload management, design completion, and construction package readiness.
  • Ensure estimates, documentation, and project records align with compliance, billing, and capital/O&M requirements.
  • Monitor project performance, budgets, governance to support cost-effective execution.
  • Partner with Distribution, Transmission, GIS, Construction, Key Account Managers, External Affairs, city officials, customers, and other stakeholders to support project execution and resolve issues.
  • Develop employees through onboarding, coaching, field exposure, technical training, and ongoing performance feedback.
  • Drive accountability for project follow-up, issue resolution, and timely communication with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support storm restoration efforts on and off-system as requested.


Education
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is strongly preferred.


Experience
  • Proven commitment and demonstrated focus on Safety.
  • Formal supervisory experience, including performance management and leadership of teams across multiple work locations is preferred.
  • A minimum of 4 years of Distribution and/or Transmission experience is required.
  • Coordination complex work across engineering, construction, operations, customers, and external partners is preferred.
  • Development of employees through coaching, onboarding, training, or stretch assignments is preferred.
  • Managing capital and O&M budgets is preferred.
  • Coordination of complex work across engineering, construction, T&D, customers, and external partners is preferred.
  • Experience presenting large or complex projects through DPRT, T&D, or similar governance processes is highly desired.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex project, design, budget, and stakeholder issues clearly.
  • Leads change effectively and provides steady direction through shifting priorities.
  • Knowledge of Power Delivery and NUS operations, processes, tools, and design standards preferred.
  • Ability to build strong relationships and develop a high-performing team.
  • Ability to manage multiple high-profile projects, competing priorities, and changing business needs with limited direction.
  • Ability to use project data, trackers, and reporting tools to monitor workload, identify risks, and support leadership visibility.


Behavioral Attributes
  • Demonstrate a commitment to Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment.
  • Take ownership, show initiative, make sound decisions, and hold self and team accountable for strong performance.
  • Build an inclusive and trusted team environment where employees feel valued, are comfortable speaking up, and are supported in their development.
  • Communicate transparently and build effective relationships with employees, peers, customers, and stakeholders.
  • Maintain a positive, team-first attitude and motivate others to deliver results that support the greater good of the company.


Other Requirements
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • Travel is sometimes required, up to 25% of the time.
  • Must live in/near or be willing to relocate within reasonable distance to Atlanta


This position has been identified as a role that will require the use of a Georgia Power fleet vehicle. The following will be required if you are selected for this position:
  • Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience (Must hold a valid driver's license for the class vehicle to be operated. Driving permits are not typically considered a valid driver's license).
  • Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application, no convictions of major traffic violations (DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, etc.) within the 12 months prior to application, or any pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application.
  • Must consent to a continuous monitoring of your Motor Vehicle Record


About the Team

Georgia Power

About Southern Company

With 4.4 million customers and more than 42,000 megawatts of generating capacity, Atlanta-based Southern Company is the premier energy company serving the Southeast. A leading U.S. producer of electricity, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states and a growing competitive generation company, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and retail electric prices that are significantly below the national average. Southern Company has been listed the top ranking U.S. electric service provider in customer satisfaction for nine consecutive years by the American Customer Satisfaction Index.

Southern Company Careers

Join the dynamic team at Southern Company, a leader in energy innovation and a champion of sustainable practices. As one of the most respected companies in the energy sector, Southern Company offers unparalleled job opportunities that promise not only professional growth but also a commitment to diversity and leadership development.

Work You’ll Do

At Southern Company, we are not just about power generation; we are about empowering our team to innovate and lead the industry. By joining our team, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the field, using your skills to solve complex problems and drive meaningful change.

Explore a World of Opportunities

Whether you are looking for a full-time position, an internship, or a leadership role, Southern Company has a place for you. Our wide range of employment options ensures that every team member can find a path that best suits their career ambitions and skills.

Innovate and Lead

Southern Company is at the forefront of technological innovation in the energy sector. Our team members are encouraged to lead projects and initiatives that push the boundaries of what is possible in energy production and management.

Grow and Develop

We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees through targeted diversity training, leadership workshops, and continuous professional development. Career growth at Southern Company is not just a possibility—it is an expectation.

Be Part of Our Culture

Southern Company’s culture is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and inclusion. We celebrate diversity and believe that it drives innovation. Our team is our family, and we support each other in achieving personal and professional goals.

Benefits That Go Beyond

Choosing a career at Southern Company means enjoying a range of benefits designed to enrich your life and support your lifestyle. From health and wellness programs to retirement plans, we ensure our team members are taken care of.

Join Our Team

Ready to power up your career? Explore the job opportunities at Southern Company today. We are actively hiring and looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven individuals. Enhance your skills, join a community of innovators, and work towards a sustainable future.

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Learn more about Southern Company
Size
27,000 employees
Market Cap
$77.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1912
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$20.3 billion

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