Project Mgr. Renewable

Georgia Power’s Renewables & Resiliency team is seeking a Renewables Project Manager to lead Behind the Meter (BTM) renewable programs. This role manages customer and stakeholder engagement, facilitates residential customer generation projects, ensures proper billing setup, and provides ongoing support for thousands of BTM customer generators.

About the role

The Project Manager serves as the primary interface for customers and solar developers, coordinates internal reviews (design plans, system impact studies, testing, metering, billing), and ensures safe, reliable interconnections. The position requires maintaining high customer and stakeholder satisfaction, building internal/external relationships, and demonstrating expert knowledge of BTM solar program options and processes. The role also involves advocating for the Company’s position on BTM issues to regulators, industry groups, and other stakeholders, while meeting regulatory requirements and program filing timelines. Additionally, the Project Manager advises program development peers on customer needs and implementation feasibility.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager and primary interface for customers and solar developers on BTM projects.
• Coordinate with internal partners to review design plans, conduct system impact studies, complete testing, program metering, and set up billing for safe and reliable interconnections.
• Communicate project updates, schedules, costs, challenges, and impacts to customers, solar developers, and internal departments.
• Solve complex problems related to BTM system design, program participation, education, analysis, customer contracting, and interconnection.
• Provide support and customer service to current and prospective solar customers, addressing inquiries from residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
• Ensure high-quality work, attention to detail, and external effectiveness; provide input on quality control improvements and program enhancements.
• Assist team leadership with tracking projects, program communication, document preparation, and process updates.
• Research, analyze, and enhance current and future customer programs.
• Support departmental functions and initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (degrees in business, finance, or engineering are desired).
• Prior experience in one or more of the following: project management, power delivery, generation, renewable development, utility rates and pricing, sales & marketing, or customer service.
• Two or more years of experience using data analysis tools, specifically Microsoft Excel.
• Desired experience in project management, data analytics, direct customer interaction, electrical wiring, solar PV systems, distributed energy resources (DER), utility interconnections, or engineering.
• Desired experience reviewing technical drawings, one-line diagrams, site plans, electrical specifications, or engineering documentation.
• Desired experience in electric utility distribution, transmission, or generation.
• Desired experience with Southern Company customer service and billing tools and applications.

Skills

• Proven leadership, effective communication, and strong interpersonal skills to ensure high customer satisfaction.
• Highly motivated, flexible, and detail-oriented; ability to work independently and in an organized manner.
• Knowledge of customer service, metering, project management, pricing and rates, and regulatory compliance.
• Preferred knowledge of power delivery systems, distributed energy resources (DER), customer generation interconnections, and distribution/metering operations practices, policies, and procedures.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for complex issues.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills for competing priorities.
• Effective interaction with external and internal stakeholders.
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to quickly comprehend technical information, identify key issues, and develop solutions.

Behavioral Attributes

• Alignment with company values and commitment to safety excellence.
• Highly motivated team player who excels in collaborative and dynamic environments.
• Ability to build positive relationships and work well with diverse groups, tailoring communication methods appropriately.
• Strong initiative and ability to self-direct.
• Effective prioritization, adaptability, sound judgment, and multitasking with accuracy.
• Forward-thinking with a desire to improve processes and programs.

Benefits

Southern Company offers a comprehensive total rewards strategy, including competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees, and health, welfare, and retirement benefits. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program. Specific details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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