Interconnections & Planning Distribution Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY

This position provides leadership and supervision for the Distribution Interconnections Planning team for the interconnection of Distributed Generation (DG) resources on Georgia Power’s Distribution system. This team coordinates inputs from various departments within Georgia Power, Southern Company Services and the Georgia Integrated Transmission System (ITS) Participants for proposed DG Interconnection requests. The team leads the studies of proposed projects originating from renewable Georgia Public Service Commission-approved Distributed Generation RFPs and various customer-owned generation programs. In addition to working closely with our Renewable and Regulatory teams, this position ensures compliance with FERC, NERC, SERC, Southern Company, and ITS Reliability guidelines as well as IEEE standards.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

- Four (4) year B.S. Engineering Degree or Engineering Technology Degree highly preferred – Electrical preferred

Experience Requirements:

- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in planning, design, operations, or maintenance of the electric transmission or distribution system is strongly preferred. Distribution Planning experience and Georgia Integrated Transmission System (ITS) planning experience desired.

- Specific experience related to generator interconnection process and implementation desired.

- Working knowledge of the electric Transmission and Distribution system including substation facilities

- Experience engaging in industry standards or peer-utility committee meetings is desired

- Proven experience in fostering an inclusive work environment for all employees.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Performance Management skills to coach lesser-experienced team members and guide experienced team members to implement process improvements

- Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills and can communicate at all levels including external public.

- The ability to work well and lead within cross-functional teams is critical.

- Strong technical abilities, proven in past assignments.

- Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to build strong relationships.

- Must possess excellent contract and procedural management skills.

Behavioral Attributes:

- Promote a culture where caring for each other’s safety and well-being is the highest priority. Leveraging this culture to ensure interconnection projects also provides our field employees and customers with a safe, reliable, and cost-effective renewable resource.

- Promotes an open, trusting, and inclusive environment and develops employees who feel included, informed, engaged, and empowered.

- Consistently demonstrates “Our Values” and Leadership Competencies

- Results-oriented approach to responsibilities and ownership and personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities.

- Creative problem solver with the ability to balance the needs of the Company and external input with available resources and time constraints.

Job Responsibilities

- Provides performance management & workload balancing, ensuring quality and timely responses to Interconnection requests to meet required deadlines set by regulators or other stakeholders.

- Establishes training and development needs for Interconnection Planners and increases bench strength on technical leadership for Generator Interconnections.

- Provides direct supervision to distribution interconnection engineering team and contractors. Manage contractor utilization required to support increase in workload from IRP requirements, as well as preparing for future growth in renewable interconnection projects.

- Provides input to RFP development and Bid selection process as a member of GPC RFP Bid evaluation teams.

- Provide representation for GPC on interconnection matters at the Southern Company level including Power Delivery Policy and provide expertise on Generator Interconnections associated with ITS participants.

- Provide input to future IRP, DER strategy, and interconnection policies.

- Engaged in industry committees and working groups.

- Reads, interprets, drafts, and communicates policies, procedures, regulatory proceedings and legal agreements.

Other Requirements

- Travel is sometimes required.

- Must live in/near or be willing to relocate within reasonable distance to Atlanta.

- Relocation assistance available if needed.

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: 16176

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power