Equipment Services Engineer [ATL]

Work Location, Schedule & Travel

This position will be located at the General Services Building in Forest Park, GA (Metro Atlanta). It requires a mix of field and office work with approximately 40% travel, including travel to vendor locations for audits and witness testing.

Job Summary

This role provides daily leadership, guidance, and direction in the support and development of FACTS and GIS technologies for customers across Southern Company. Working within the Equipment Services group, the incumbent serves as a technical resource for design, maintenance, sparing strategy, and problem resolution on STATCOM and Gas Insulated Switchgear projects, and collaborates with supply‑chain management, Equipment Services teammates, and vendors to meet Southern Company’s requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and quality are the top priorities.
• Support VLC and traditional STATCOM projects, working with Transmission Planning, customers, and vendors to meet technical needs.
• Serve as a technical resource to the Project Management organization for project scoping and feasibility.
• Participate in design activities such as specifications, design reviews, factory audits, witness testing, and assist customers in resolving technical issues.
• Support and collaborate with all parties involved in projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution (required).
• Professional Engineer license (preferred, not required).
• Knowledge of STATCOMs and GIS technologies (preferred, not required).
• Experience in transmission planning, maintenance, substation physical design, or protection and controls (preferred, not required).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven ability to apply safe work practices.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external clients.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Presentation skills to effectively convey technical knowledge.
• Extensive problem‑solving skills.

Behavioral Attributes

• Models Southern Company values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Integrity, and Superior Performance.
• Takes personal responsibility, demonstrates initiative, and is self‑motivated.
• Focuses on positive interactions and timely customer service.
• Willing to accept challenging assignments.
• Effective, team‑oriented interpersonal and leadership skills.

Benefits

For a comprehensive list of benefits, please see the Southern Company Benefits PDF.

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond. The company delivers clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy through electric operating companies, natural‑gas distribution, competitive generation, distributed energy solutions, fiber optics, and telecommunications services. Committed to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, Southern Company aims to achieve net‑zero greenhouse‑gas emissions by 2050. The corporate culture emphasizes safety, inclusion, integrity, and performance, earning numerous awards and recognitions.

Job Category: Engineering. Job Schedule: Full time.