Southern Company

Supv II, Engineering

Southern Company • $100K — $130K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 4-year Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree required
  • Professional Engineer's License preferred
  • Power Delivery Field Engineering and Operating experience required
  • Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in Power Delivery preferred
  • Technical knowledge in Distribution Reliability and Planning preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of 20+ technical experts in distribution reliability initiatives
  • Manage a $75M+ distribution reliability budget for strategic investments
  • Oversee GPC’s system reliability indices and goal achievement
  • Represent GPC in industry committees and support regulatory reporting
  • Collaborate with Distribution leadership to enhance system reliability
  • Build and maintain cross-departmental partnerships for cost-effective solutions
  • Support various projects and engage in storm restoration efforts

Benefits

  • Flexible daily reporting location
  • Relocation assistance may be provided if needed
  • Opportunity to lead and mentor a team of engineers
  • Involvement in significant financial and strategic decisions
  • Engagement with industry committees and regulatory bodies
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Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Georgia Power Company (GPC); Reliability Engineering Supervisor II - Distribution Reliability

Reports to: Dylan Lee, Distribution Reliability & Automation Manager

Location: Daily reporting location is flexible. The Distribution Reliability Engineering Supervisor will support a team of Reliability Engineers and Power Quality specialists around the state and will occasionally require travel to support their efforts. Schedule may change from time to time to accommodate special projects, storm restoration, customer needs or other aspects of your job.

This role is responsible for multiple aspects of GPC Distribution Reliability strategy, execution and development of personnel. This job will be posted at a level 7E. Relocation assistance may be provided if needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education / Certification Requirements:
  • 4-year Accredited Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree or equivalent required
  • Professional Engineer's License is a plus

Experience Requirements:
  • Power Delivery Field Engineering and Operating experience is required.
  • A minimum of 2 years of related Power Delivery experience as a supervisor is preferred.
  • Technical knowledge in Distribution Reliability, Distribution Planning, System Protection, and/or DER interconnections is preferred.


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Proven knowledge of the Distribution systems, policies, and procedures, demonstrates understanding of Section 0, Distribution Bulletins and SDOP
  • Recognized proficiency in Southern Company leadership competencies in previous positions and understanding of customer service needs
  • Communicates well through written reports, well organized presentations, and oral discussions
  • Strong understanding and expertise in data management
  • Interacting with internal and external customers on technical and political issues
  • Ability to deal with heavy workloads, multiple tasks, and conflicting demands
  • Ability to effectively engage at all levels of GPC and SO leadership hierarchy
  • Experience using Microsoft Office tools is a plus.

Behavioral Attributes:
  • Candidate must be committed to Safety Excellence as a core value
  • Demonstrates all elements of Our Values and models ethical conduct
  • A champion of DE+I principles through words and actions
  • Strong adherence to Human Performance principles
  • Applies Southern Company Leadership competencies to daily approach and works to develop, reward and hold team accountable
  • Decisive and takes initiative and ownership to resolve issues and challenges
  • Uses applied and seasoned judgment
  • Follows through on commitments in a timely and accurate manner
  • Exhibits a strong customer focus and excellent customer support
  • Works effectively with others in a team environment as well as be a self-starter with the ability to act independently
  • Represents GPC & SoCo on Industry Committees
  • Looks for opportunities to grow and develop in knowledge and understanding

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • The Distribution Reliability Supervisor will lead a team of 20+ technical experts and provide project approval and governance for Distribution system reliability projects. This leader will have statewide responsibility for Corporate Reliability program, project selection, solution development and approvals.
  • Oversees $75M+ distribution reliability budget for worst performing feeders, SCADA device additions/upgrades and other strategic investment initiatives. Role provides support and guidance for Area Reliability projects, Grid Investment program, SPP organization, system upgrades, asset management and Southern Company Generation projects.
  • Lead for GPC PD system reliability indices, reporting and goal achievement. Includes severe weather exclusions are documented for indices.
  • Serve and lead industry committees as well as supporting PSC and EIA reporting for reliability metrics.
  • Works directly with Distribution Areas and their leadership, other departments and Operating Companies to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for improving the reliability of the distribution system.
  • Proactively build and maintain partnerships with associates in Transmission, SCM, Sales, and other organizations.
  • Provides support for other activities and projects as assigned.
  • Engagement in storm restoration support as needed.


About the Team

Georgia Power

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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.

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

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