Distribution Support Modeling and Engineering Specialist/Analyst

About the role

This position maintains modeling accuracy and operating reliability of various Distribution Operating Technologies, including Network Management System (NMS) and Distribution GIS. NMS serves as the "official switching map of record", as required by federal regulations, as well as the platform in which customer outages are initially reported (Outage Management System or OMS). The Distribution GIS database serves as the asset repository for all power delivery infrastructure within the Georgia Power footprint and drives the creation of the network model. Georgia Power currently utilizes an Oracle-based NMS and ESRI ArcGIS technology.

Responsibilities

• Apply revisions to the network via patches to the model build environment before moving it to the production environment
• Validate revisions for electrical connectivity, device behavior, switching accuracy, outage propagation, and overall network model integrity through established quality assurance processes
• Collaborate with Georgia Power and Southern Company partners, including the GIS team, Distribution Control Center (DCC) operators, Distribution Support Specialists, and field personnel
• Strengthen internal QA/QC processes through automation and data analytics using SQL, Python, and Power BI to identify, quantify, track, and report data quality issues
• Provide exemplary customer value to internal and external customers
• Support a 24/7 organization, which may require work outside normal business hours
• Work overtime to assist in storm restoration activities as needed

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, GIS, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered
• Degree or Certificate in GIS strongly preferred

Experience

• 3-5 years of GIS experience required, 5+ years preferred
• Distribution experience preferred
• Experience with Oracle NMS, ESRI ArcGIS or GE ADMS highly preferred
• Experience with DSCADA, Outage Management System (OMS), other NMS, and/or DistGIS platform preferred

Technical Skills

• Understanding of electrical distribution equipment and connectivity
• Ability to interpret utility drawings and design prints
• Proficiency with SQL and relational database concepts
• Experience with GIS technologies and spatial datasets
• Experience troubleshooting model and data quality issues
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred Technologies

• Oracle NMS
• ESRI ArcGIS/UN
• Power BI
• Linux
• Python
• GE ADMS

Behavioral Attributes

• Excited and willing to learn about innovative technology
• Builds effective relationships both internally and externally and at all levels
• Understands and embraces the value of intentional inclusion
• Flexible and positively adapts to change
• Demonstrates professionalism in the work environment
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven high degree of accuracy and first-time quality of work results
• Demonstrated strong multi-tasking skills