Southern Company

Engineer I-Sr.

Engineer I-Sr.
Notice info
LocationAtlanta, GA
Job TypeFull time
On-site
Utilities

About This Job


Microgrid Engineer

Are you an engineer with a passion for advancing the future of energy? Do you want to contribute to the safe and reliable integration of innovative energy solutions? Georgia Power is looking for a motivated and experienced Engineer to join our Grid Transformation team. This role offers an opportunity to be involved in the origination, development, and deployment of DERS, including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Microgrids.


About the Opportunity

At Georgia Power, we are committed to making smart investments for Georgia's energy future to ensure our customers are provided the clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy. To keep up with the growing demand for electricity, we’re always working to deploy the latest technologies and strategically investing in our grid to make it as reliable and dependable as possible.

As an Microgrid Engineer at Georgia Power, you'll play a key role in supporting this commitment. You will focus on designing, developing, and advancing DER projects across our business and with stakeholders to enhance grid reliability or support stakeholder resilience needs. If you are someone who is interested in leveraging technical knowledge and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders to advance the future of energy delivery, we encourage you to apply.


What You'll Do

Lead Project Development: Lead efforts to design and advance DER projects; ensure projects are designed to meet key objectives and stakeholders are engaged throughout the process.
Provide Technical Support: Offer technical leadership and expertise to support Georgia Power and Southern Company's growth in DER projects and technologies, with a focus on BESS and Microgrid solutions.
Contribute to Strategy: Provide input to future integrated resource plans (IRP), DER strategies, and interconnection policies.
Engage with Industry: Participate in relevant industry committees and working groups.
Navigate Regulations: Read, interpret, and communicate policies, procedures, regulatory proceedings, and legal agreements.
Support Project Management : Following project design, support project management to ensure the project is successfully implemented and goals are met.
Support Project Interconnections: Provide support for interconnection projects, coordinating across business functions.


What You'll Bring Education

Required: Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Electrical Engineering preferred).
Desired: Professional Engineer (PE) license, advanced Engineering Degrees, or relevant industry certifications.


Experience

Essential: Experience in planning, design, engineering, operations, or maintenance of electric transmission or distribution systems.
Highly Preferred: Specific experience with DERS, including BESS, Microgrid technologies, or the generator interconnection process.
Collaborative Mindset: Experience in fostering an inclusive work environment.


Skills & Abilities

Effective Communication: Possess strong written and oral communication skills, for clear communication at all levels internally and externally, including with national industry organizations.
Team Collaboration: Ability to achieve results by working with employees, peers, and contractors.
Cross-Functional Work: Ability to lead and work well within cross-functional teams.
Technical Proficiency: Strong technical abilities, and with an ability to work through complex issues.
Interpersonal Skills: Effective interpersonal skills and ability to build good relationships.
Problem-Solving: A creative problem solver capable of balancing company needs with external input.


Location & Flexibility

This role is based in our Atlanta, GA office at 241 Ralph McGill Boulevard with in-office expectations. Some travel to potential sites or external events will be required.

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: 12970


Job Category: Engineering


Job Schedule: Full time


Company: Georgia Power

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