Georgia Power Company

Area Planning Engineer - Metro West Atlanta

LocationAtlanta, GA
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

Job Description Area Planner, Metro-West Region Location: 241 Ralph McGill Blvd., Atlanta GA – GPC Corporate Office.

Work location flexible for alternate locations around GA

Job Summary

This position will support the Metro-West Region in Georgia. The position will be filled at an exempt level 3 - 6 dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. The position is responsible for the following duties: developing innovative and cost-effective solutions for electric service to new and existing customers; maintaining the reliability of Georgia Power's transmission and substation facilities; reviewing documentation to ensure compliance with design criteria and standards; conducting feasibility studies; determining manpower and cost estimates; forecasting, planning, and developing projects for the 5-year budget period; and providing area planning services for the Georgia Integrated Transmission System (ITS) participants.

Job Requirements

Educational/Certification Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Engineering Technology required.

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.
Professional Engineer's License a plus.


Experience

Technical Experience Requirements:

A minimum of 3 years Transmission and/or Distribution experience is required.

Technical knowledge in Distribution Reliability, Distribution Planning, Distribution Engineering, Substation Design or Protective Equipment Applications, Transmission Construction, Transmission Line Design, Substation P&C Field Services, Transmission Maintenance (Line or Sub), Transmission Project Management or System Operations.


Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

Knowledge of the Transmission system
Self-Motivated and able to work in a team environment.
Customer focused with strong interpersonal skills
Ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external clients.
Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including executives, management, supervision, covered employees, contract employees, business leaders, and all customers
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to develop and manage multiple concurrent projects and set priorities
Experience with TEAMS and/or STOMP preferred
Experience with PSS/E or other System Modeling software is a plus.
Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Access, is a plus.


Behavioral Attributes

Demonstrate Our Values
Models ethical conduct
Exhibits strong initiative and ability to make difficult decisions
Adaptable to internal and external demands
Ability to develop creative solutions to solve problems and balance the needs of the company and external public
Ability to resolve conflict between individuals and functional areas
Ability to cultivate an inclusive team environment for project success
Attention to detail and following processes and procedures


Job Responsibilities

Develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for electric service to new and existing customers, maintaining the reliability of Georgia Power's transmission and substation facilities.
Forecast, plan, and develop transmission and/or substation addition and improvement projects for a 5-year budget period.
Perform normal and contingency loading studies for substation and sub-transmission lines, voltage drop, flicker, transformer capability and other technical studies. Develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for resolving these problems.
Proactively build and maintain relationships with associates in Transmission, Distribution, Sales, ITS, and other organizations.
Provide Area Planning services for the Georgia Integrated Transmission System (ITS) Participants including peak load and forecast data.
Facilitate and Execute both virtual and in person (field locations, substations, and line rights of way) solution team meetings.


RELATIONSHIPS

Key Interfaces

Transmission Maintenance organization

Assigned Region organization
Executives and managers for project presentation and approval
Project Development organization
Design and Construction organizations

Georgia Power

is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 12705

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power

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