Renewable & Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Project Manager

SCS System Planning – Generation Planning & Development Dept WORK LOCATION: This position will be based out of Birmingham, AL or Atlanta, GA, however candidates living outside of the area may be considered with the expectation that they could successfully telework and would be willing to travel to work and/or field location on a routine (to be determined) and as-needed basis.This position will require a mix of both field and office work.Some office work can be performed remotely (telework/work from home). Job Summary This position serves as the Renewable and Distributed Energy Resource (DER) development manager with formal leadership and supervisory responsibilities that include but are not limited to: Develop strategic approach for the evaluation, development, and deployment of renewable resources for the Retail Electric Operating companies of Southern Company.Develop strategic approach for the evaluation, development, and deployment of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) for the Retail Electric Operating companies of Southern Company.Support project development teams with project leadership as needed for either traditional or non-traditional inverter or inertia-based projectsLead the system Technology Application Standards (TAS) development as well as the Technology Strategy Coordination (TSC) associated with what the cost, performance and commercial availability for emerging technologies may beProvide performance management and leadership for the employees within the team.Support regulatory filing requirements for asset certifications Education JOB QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree is requiredAdvanced degree is desiredAn MBA and experience in power generation a plus Experience, Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Desired experience in the areas of generation development, project management, project development, economic evaluations, and state or federal regulatory environmentDesired areas of knowledge include: life cycle cost analysis; avoided and marginal cost concepts; economic dispatch; Southern Company integrated resource planning process; generation and transmission planning processes; generation technologies and operation; federal and or legislation and rules governing renewable energy; typical power purchase agreement terms and conditionsHigh degree of critical/strategic thinking to resolve high impact, complex and/or cross-functional problems. Ability to communicate complex issues in a clear and understandable manner to a broad group of stakeholdersDemonstrated effective leadership, communication and interpersonal skillsMust be able to lead the activities of numerous direct and indirect reports and achieve business results in a cost effective and timely mannerDemonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment where goals and objectives may not always be clearly established or defined Specific Job Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and direction to evaluate the deployment of cost effective and reliably sufficient renewable resources into the Southern Company generation portfolio.Provide strategic leadership and direction to evaluate the deployment of cost effective and reliably sufficient distributed energy resources into the Southern Company generation portfolio.Develop strategies to maximize the value of renewable generation and distributed energy resources through their efficient integration across the Southern Company energy system .Develop and deploy economical renewable solutions through evaluation of resource viability within the system footprint, customer and stakeholder engagement, process integration and alignment, technology innovation, and policy influence.Lead efforts to develop operating company specific renewable generation project strategy and create robust, and economically sound evaluation techniques for continued integration of DERs and expansion of incremental DER technologies into business activities.Lead efforts to ensure operating company owned renewable projects required to meet regulatory filings meet all regulatory standards for quality, compliance and expertise.Lead efforts to assure that the team builds and maintains positive relationships with key internal and external parties to facilitate broad knowledge of development approaches and resource integration.Lead efforts to engage external OEM’s to understand emerging issues with renewable and DER technologies such that optimal deployment can be ensured.Provide cross-organizational support for developing projects as availability and business needs may requireLead a staff and budget with a focus on prioritizing future expenditures in areas of value and benefit to the companyEnsure Southern style is exemplified through the team and in all interactions with internal and external customers, colleagues, and business contactsLead the technology portfolio management process for renewable and DER technologies, screening based on qualitative and quantitative criteria, and the establishment of technology application standardsDevelop, maintain, and revise standards of renewable and DER technology attributes for all commercial evaluations and IRP uses that includes capital cost, O&M costs, typical performance metrics, general site requirements, system limitations, and flexibilityLead enterprise-wide project teams to investigate, evaluate, and recommend state-of-the-art deployment structures for renewable and DER energy supply technologies including customer sited applicationsSupport the development of comparative economic analyses (e.g. levelized cost of energy, levelized cost of capacity) of renewable and DER technologies relevant to the retail OPCOsInform System Planning’s methods for accurately modeling renewable and DER generation technologiesMaintain current working knowledge of industry trends and published technology assessments and forecasts from entities such as S&P Global, BNEF, NREL, NETL, EIA, Lazard, and public disclosures from other utilitiesDevelop new renewable and DER solution constructs for the Retail Operating companies Additional Details The position works directly with other managers within System Planning and across the Planning and operating organizations of the retail electric operating companies and must be an excellent communicator. The successful candidate must be comfortable with public speaking and must be capable of positively representing and defending the company against adversarial parties, in a diplomatic manner. Travel Requirements This position can require some travel – approximately 25% per year. RELOCATION Some relocation assistance is available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the Birmingham area BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES Demonstrate Southern Company Values – Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total CommitmentSafety focus and a strong personal safety record About Southern Company Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing 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.southerncompany.com . Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . 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. Job Identification: 20663 Job Category: Renewable Energy Job Schedule: Full time Company: Southern Company Services