Senior Project Coordinator

Senior Project Coordinator – Engineering will support Georgia Power and SOCO by coordinating, guiding and reviewing all activities related to pole attachment requests, pole replacements, pole removals and other power‑delivery design, construction and maintenance projects throughout Georgia. The selected candidate will be fully involved with permitting, design, engineering and construction processes, collaborating with company departments, communication companies, EMC, City electric systems, and local, state and federal governments.

The role focuses on engineering and design, customer discussions for effective solutions, and close coordination with construction teams on crews and oversight. The successful candidate must build positive relationships, educate and support teammates and customers, and ensure all work is designed and completed safely, efficiently and in compliance with local, state and federal guidelines and industry standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred;
  Engineering Technology acceptable.
• MBA, Master’s Degree, and/or Professional Engineer license are a plus.

• 5 years’ experience in electrical distribution engineering, design and/or construction with an electric utility is preferred.
• Experience utilizing JETS, Dist View, Pole Foreman and NJUNS is required; experience with JUMS is a plus.
• Experience in customer support.
• Experience leading teams, cultivating a collaborative environment and resolving conflicts with internal and external parties.
• Experience leading projects involving multiple work groups and departments.
• Leadership experience in an external arena or company positions is a plus.
• Experience in contract administration and/or contractor management is a plus.

• In‑depth knowledge of electrical distribution systems, requirements, work practices and procedures.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Safety Code and Southern Company Specifications.
• Broad knowledge of company operations, policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) is required.
• Knowledge of contract administration.
• Understanding of functional business processes as they relate to design, construction and operations is a plus.
• Strong organizational, deadline‑oriented, judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to evaluate progress, identify problems, assess alternatives and determine viable solutions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including effective verbal and written communication at all levels.
• Ability to quickly analyze and comprehend technical information and complex data, identify key issues and recommend appropriate solutions.
• High accuracy, quality and attention to detail, in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently, exhibit strong initiative, and take ownership from inception to resolution.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders.

• Lead, coordinate, guide and review activities for pole attachment requests, make‑ready construction, pole replacements and removals statewide, including permitting, design and engineering processes to meet deadlines and maintain high safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate preparation and completion of detailed drawings, estimates, material lists and structural analyses for all make‑ready work.
• Lead contract engineers to safely and efficiently complete make‑ready processes in accordance with regulations, contract requirements and SO specifications.
• Support the preparation of and monitoring of JETS estimates, job packages and close‑outs, and ensure completion of permitting and construction information in the JUMS workflow management system.
• Ensure resources, materials, designs and permits are available prior to and during construction.
• Support functional accounting, budget management, billing and collection associated with projects, and ensure appropriate payment by applicants.
• Formulate functional strategy and transfer knowledge internally and externally, including management and documentation of processes…