Generator Interconnection Engineer/ Analyst

The Transmission Policy and Services (TP&S) department of Southern Company Services (SCS) Transmission is responsible for administering Southern Companies’ Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) and for coordinating responses to proposed regulations and orders impacting Southern Companies’ transmission business. As a result, the Transmission Services group manages requests for transmission service under Southern Companies’ OATT and is frequently involved with transmission-related regulatory and policy issues.

The Transmission Services group is composed of the Delivery Services and Generator Interconnection Services subgroups. This position is within the Generator Interconnection subgroup, as described in the Job Responsibilities below. This position will provide the opportunity to work with and gain exposure to a variety of areas including Transmission Planning, System Planning, Transmission departments within the each of the Operating Companies, accounting and finance groups, legal groups, external and internal wholesale customers, Bulk Power Operations, Energy Management Systems, and regulatory agencies such as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

This position will be filled as a contract analyst or engineer, depending on the experience level of the successful candidate at a commensurate grade level. This position will be located at the Alabama Power Company Corporate Headquarters in Birmingham, AL, but options for remote work will be considered. Occasional overnight travel throughout Southern Company may be required. Limited relocation assistance may be available upon approval.

This position will report to the Generator Interconnection Project Manager. The specific position provides contract and project management support for administration of generator interconnection requests per the requirements of Attachment J of Southern Companies’ OATT (Large and Small Generator Interconnection Procedures). Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

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Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. 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: 12212

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time