Engineer, Engineering Associate, Engineering Rep.

About the role

This position will handle all 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 prepare and schedule construction of jobs to meet committed service dates. Candidate will write and execute switching orders to maintain, operate, and assist in the distribution planning of the system for reliability. In addition, the candidate will process all documentation in accordance with Compliance requirements. Other duties include handling customer inquiries, assisting with Distribution compliance and asset management programs, participating in the on-call trouble supervision rotation, and being available after business hours for local, out-of-town, and out-of-state trouble and storm restoration.

Responsibilities

• Handle all day-to-day engineering work activities in an assigned area.
• Design, estimate, and coordinate construction for multiple overhead and underground residential, new business, and other construction projects.
• Provide superior customer service and prepare and schedule construction of jobs to meet committed service dates.
• Write and execute switching orders to maintain, operate, and assist in the distribution planning of the system for reliability.
• Process all documentation in accordance with Compliance requirements.
• Handle customer inquiries (voltage complaints, claims, etc.).
• Affix with Distribution compliance and asset management programs.
• Participate in the on-call trouble supervision rotation.
• Be available after business hours for local, out-of-town, and out-of-state trouble and storm restoration.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: Preferred - Not Required:
  • 2-year accredited Technical Degree, OR 4-year accredited degree in a non-technical field, OR EUT Certificate
  • 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
  • Strong technical engineering skills and understanding of power systems
  • 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/JETSScheduling, Designer/GIS, CSS, Socket, DistView, TCMSWeb, NJUNS
  • 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
  • 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
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Good attitude and ability to provide excellent customer service both internally and externally
  • Working knowledge of NESC
• Other Requirements:
  • Must have a safe work record and successfully follow safety work practices and policies for a Safety Excellence environment
  • Must demonstrate the "Our Values" behaviors: defined as Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
  • Pursue high standards for safety and customer service
  • 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

Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
  • 2-year accredited Technical Degree, OR 4-year accredited degree in a non-technical field, OR EUT Certificate
  • 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
  • Strong technical engineering skills and understanding of power systems
  • 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/JETSScheduling, Designer/GIS, CSS, Socket, DistView, TCMSWeb, NJUNS
  • 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
  • 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
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Good attitude and ability to provide excellent customer service both internally and externally
  • Working knowledge of NESC
• Other Requirements:
  • Must have a safe work record and successfully follow safety work practices and policies for a Safety Excellence environment
  • Must demonstrate the "Our Values" behaviors: defined as Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
  • Pursue high standards for safety and customer service
  • 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

Skills

• Proficient with MS Office products and other related engineering software systems
• Strong technical engineering skills and understanding of power systems
• 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/JETSScheduling, Designer/GIS, CSS, Socket, DistView, TCMSWeb, NJUNS
• 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

Benefits

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.