Engineering Supervisor II - Fairburn, GA

Job Summary

The Engineering Supervisor in the Strategic Projects Portfolio (SPP) is responsible for providing overall leadership and direction for the engineering team supporting all system improvement projects focused on reliability, resiliency and high impact risk mitigation. This role will lead a team of engineers and analysts and report to the SPP Manager.

Job Responsibility

• Exhibit behaviors in alignment with the Southern Company "Our Values", Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment
• Lead the SPP engineering team in a Safety Excellence environment with a focus on learning and sharing lessons learned across the organization
• Ensure a team culture that is inclusive, builds trust, and is continuously improving. This includes ownership of our Diversity and Inclusion efforts as well as leadership in continuing to advance our Southern Company "Ensuring Equity" plans
• Develop the team members as well as communications within the team and multiple stakeholders
• Provide leadership and guidance to SPP engineers during the planning, engineering, design, and construction of large projects in their respective areas of expertise
• Work closely with the other functional departments to deliver best-in-class, customer value, reliability and cost as well as supporting external community activities
• Support storm restoration efforts at a region level or the Storm Center. It will also be required to participate in SERP events across the Southern System and events off system as needed

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is required
• Advanced degree or PE is a plus
• Minimum five years' experience in the design and/or operation of the electrical distribution system (i.e., overhead, underground) preferred
• Two years of formal leadership experience is required

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Distribution operations practices and procedures
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
• Articulate complex issues simply
• Demonstrated ability to recognize high-profile opportunities and respond as needed without prompting
• Strong change management experience

Behavioral Attributes

• Must be able to lead and develop a diverse workforce, maximize team effectiveness, set high team expectations, and hold employees accountable for those expectations
• Help others do the same to drive strategic initiatives
• Personal ownership, accountability, and self-starter
• Team player who seeks the greater good for the company
• Able to adapt to changing demands
• Communicate candidly and transparently

Additional Information

Valid Driver's license
Travel is sometimes required
Relocation assistance is 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 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.georgia-power.com. 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.