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Engineer I, II, III, Sr. or Engineering Representative / Associate

Company: 
Southern Company
City: 
Columbus
State: 
Georgia
Occupational fields: 
Architecture and Engineering
Employment type: 
Full time
Remote Position: 
No
Required degree level: 
Other

Engineer I, II, III, Senior Eng,ineer OR Engineering Representative / Associate - Manchester, GA

Georgia Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, is currently seeking an Engineer I, II, III, Senior Eng,ineer OR Engineering Representative / Associate for the Manchester Area.

The position listed below can be filled as either an Engineer I, II, III, Senior Eng,ineer OR Engineering Representative / Associate depending on the skills, education and experience qualifications of the successful candidate.

Work Location : 535 JD Parham Dr., Manchester, GA 31816

Candidate must currently live within a reasonable, daily commuting distance to the selected area OR be willing to immediately relocate to be within commuting distance. Relocation assistance may be available.

JOB SUMMARY
This position will be required to handle all of the day-to-day engineering work activities in an assigned area. Responsibilities include service design, estimating, and coordinating construction for multiple overhead and underground residential, new business and other construction projects. Candidate must provide superior customer service and be able to prepare and schedule construction of jobs to meet committed service dates. Candidate will write and execute switching orders to effectively maintain, operate, and assist in the distribution planning of the system for reliability. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for processing all documentation in accordance with Compliance requirements. Other duties will include handling customer inquiries (voltage complaints, claims, etc.) and assisting with Distribution compliance and asset management programs. Candidate will also participate in the on-call trouble supervision rotation and must be available after business hours for local, out-of-town, and out-of-state trouble and storm restoration.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Engineer

4- year accredited BS Engineering Degree OR Professional Engineer Certificate (PE)

Engineering Associate

4-year accredited BS/BET Degree in Math, Science, OR Engineering Technology

Engineering Representative

High School Diploma or GED Required

2-Year accredited Technical Degree OR 4-year accredited degree in Non-Technical field OR EUT Certificate Preferred
- Previous Distribution Engineering Experience is a plus
- Distribution and or related Engineering experience with a power utility company is a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Proficient with MS office products and other related engineering Software systems highly desired.
- Strong Technical Engineering Skills and understanding of Power Systems are highly desired
- Candidate should possess knowledge of general engineering and construction principles.
- Knowledge of electrical system operations, distribution systems, underground and overhead construction practices.
- Prior experience in writing and executing switching orders preferred.
- Working knowledge of ARMS, JETS/JETS Scheduling, Designer/GIS, CSS, Socket, DistView, TCMS Web, NJUNS,
EDEN, and DisIntel preferred
- Knowledge of the Franchise Manual, Distribution Bulletins, Engineering Handbook/Specifications, Distribution Operating Procedures, ARC Flash Requirements, Metering Blue Book, Consistency Manual and the Financial and Business goals preferred
- Ability to prioritize and organize work to manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent project management skills that lead to desired results.
- Ability to work with customers and others as a team member.
- Must be able to effectively communicate and build positive relationships with customers, engineers, customer service, sales, corporate partners and line crew personnel.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Good Attitude and Ability to provide excellent customer service both internally and externally
- Working knowledge of NESC.
- Must have valid driver's license.
Other Requirements
- Must have a safe work record and successfully follow safe work practices & policies for a Safety
Excellence environment.
- Must demonstrate the \"Our Values\" behaviors: defined as Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment.
- Pursue high standards for safety and customer service.
- Self-motivated and directed.
- Take personal responsibility for distribution projects and problems. Follow through on all aspects of assignments to
ensure quality completion.
- Must be able to build positive relationships and work well with diverse groups, tailoring communication methods
appropriately for customers, covered employees, supervision, and management.
- Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of Georgia Power and Southern Company distribution construction
practices, guidelines, and procedures.

This position has been identified as a role that will require the use of a Georgia Power fleet vehicle. The following will be required if you are selected for this position:
• Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience (Must hold a valid driver's license for the class vehicle to be operated. Driving permits are not typically considered a valid driver's license).
• Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application, no convictions of major traffic violations (DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, etc.) within the 12 months prior to application, or any pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application.
• Must consent to a continuous monitoring of your Motor Vehicle Record

Together with our subsidiaries, we deliver clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to our 9 million customers. Our focus is doing so with service excellence.

That means we are leaders who take action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. We create community value through energy, social, economic, and environmental progress.

We do this through electric operating companies in three states and natural gas distribution companies in four. Our family of companies draw on diverse energy sources to create the best mix for our service areas, including electricity, natural gas, solar power, carbon-free nuclear, and other sustainable sources.

We leverage our leading distributed energy infrastructure company and other innovative technology to better serve every customer. Our competitive, national generation company serves wholesale customers, and our family includes a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services.

We have positioned diversity and inclusion as critical to our success enabling us to put the needs and well-being of the people we serve at the center of all that we do.

Southern Company believes all employees should feel welcome, valued, respected and heard. Our goal is a workplace in which all employees contribute to their fullest and a workforce that reflects our customers and communities. We accomplish this by valuing and leveraging the full range of differences and similarities we bring to our teams, customers and communities.

Workplace Awards

  • 2023 100% Corporate Equality Index Score - Human Rights Campaign (7th consecutive year)
  • 2023 America's Best-In-State Employers – Forbes
    • Southern Company (No. 1 in Alabama, No. 5 in Georgia)
  • 2023 Best Employers for Women (No. 9) - Forbes
  • 2023 America’s Greatest Workplaces – Newsweek
  • 2023 Best Companies for Multicultural Women – Seramount
  • 2023 Top 50 Companies for Diversity - DiversityInc (8th consecutive year)
    • No. 1 Top Company for Black executives
    • No. 3 Top Company for Veterans
    • No. 5 Top Company for Supplier Diversity
    • No. 14 - Top Company for Executive Diversity Councils
  • 2022 Global 200 – Forbes
  • 2022 Best Employers for Women - Forbes
  • 2023 America’s Best Employers for Diversity - Forbes
  • 2023 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity - Newsweek
  • 2023 America’s Best Large Employers – Forbes
    • No. 15 overall, top utility
  • 2023 Top 100 Military-Friendly Employer (No. 2) - GI Jobs magazine
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