Distribution Generation Interconnection Engineer​/Engineering Rep​/Engineering Associate

Overview

Distributed Generation Renewable Interconnection Engineer

SCS System Planning – Generation Procurement

This position will be located at GPC Corporate Headquarters in Atlanta, GA.

• This position will be located at GPC Corporate Headquarters in Atlanta, GA.
• Hybrid work schedule (in-office and telecommute); currently four (4) days in-office and one (1) day telecommute.
• Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commute distance.
• This position will require some travel (day and overnight, up to 25%) and the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service.

The Distributed Generation ("DG") Engineer manages the interconnection of statewide renewable projects to the GPC distribution system. The position is responsible for the engineering, design, construction, scheduling, and testing of GPC equipment used to interconnect DG solar generation facilities, which are owned by third parties and typically up to 6 MW in size. The position will partner primarily with the DG project management team to administer DG programs & contracts and will also have responsibilities for engineering and technical support of other functions pertaining to Renewable Development including Qualifying Facilities (QF), and Company-owned distributed energy resource (DER) projects.

This position works with large and diverse teams across various departments within Southern Company and externally to successfully implement DG projects from initial customer or installer contact through interconnection and billing to achieve energization.

• Serve as a technical point of contact for generators who have the ability export onto the distribution system, including all interconnection activities throughout the application, engineering and construction process
• Review Planning and Reliability studies to assist in designing Interconnection estimates
• Ensure engineering of new projects follows all requirements of GPC Power Delivery standards, NESC, and Distribution Bulletins
• Utilize JETS to estimate and track projects, including billing and reconciliation of project budget
• SOCKET for pole loading, fault current calculations, etc
• Produce clear prints and one-lines using GIS or related product to be used for construction, easements, permitting, and Interconnection Agreements
• Use JUMS to submit make ready requests associated with installation of direct-transfer-trip (DTT) fiber.
• Manage projects successfully through cross-functional coordination and communication with partners such as makeready, fiber, permitting, environmental, construction teams, planning, region partners (DA, reliability, area engineers), and developers.
• Coordinate with the generator to ensure their facilities properly interconnect to the GPC distribution system
• Work with region project controls analyst and field personnel to schedule jobs for construction, switching, witness testing, and/or outages in OFS
• Ensure design is vetted and approved by all parties prior to project approval
• Present projects to Corporate Review Team(s) for design and financial approval
• In partnership with the DG Project Coordinators, administer DG program documents and legal contracts as they apply to the interconnection study, construction and operation of generation projects
• Properly record all design, construction, and testing documentation to ensure compliance with DG programs
• Attend out-of-town project site meetings (within Georgia) and occasional industry conferences/meetings
• Identify and implement process improvements utilizing developer and internal partner feedback
• Foster and maintain strong working relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Support after-hours storm restoration efforts as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred OR 2-year accredited Technical Degree OR EUT Certificate OR Power Delivery related experience with a utility company

• Strong technical engineering experience and knowledge of electrical system operations, distribution systems,…