Engineer, Engineer Associate, Engineer Rep

Job Description
DISTRIBUTION ENGINEER, ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE, OR ENGINEER REPRESENTATIVE

Work Location:

1 vacancy at 755 Jefferson St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 / 1 vacancy at 890 Ponce De Leon Pl, Atlanta, GA 30318

Georgia Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, is currently seeking an Engineer, Engineering Associate, or Engineering Representative for the Atlanta Distribution Area. The position listed below can be filled as either an Engineer, Engineering Associate, or Engineering Representative depending on the skills, education and experience qualifications of the successful candidate.

Candidate must currently live within a reasonable, daily commuting distance to the selected area OR be willing to immediately relocate to be within commuting distance. Relocation assistance will not be available.

This position will be required to handle all of the day-to-day engineering work activities in an assigned area. Responsibilities include service design, estimating, and coordinating construction for multiple overhead and underground residential, new business and other construction projects. Candidate must provide superior customer service and be able to prepare and schedule construction of jobs to meet committed service dates. Candidate will write and execute switching orders to effectively maintain, operate, and assist in the distribution planning of the system for reliability.

In addition, the candidate will be responsible for processing all documentation in accordance with Compliance requirements. Other duties will include handling customer inquiries (voltage complaints, claims, etc.) and assisting with Distribution compliance and asset management programs. Candidate will also participate in the on-call trouble supervision rotation and must be available after business hours for local, out-of-town, and out-of-state trouble and storm restoration.

Candidate must provide superior customer service, be available to participate in storm restoration, and provide services necessary for supervisor on call responsibilities. Candidate will write and execute switching orders to effectively maintain, operate, and assist in the distribution planning of the system for reliability. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for processing all documentation in accordance with Compliance requirements. Other duties will include handling customer inquiries (voltage complaints, claims, etc.)

and assisting with Distribution compliance and asset management programs.

Education and Experience for an Engineer or Engineering Associate position:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (From ABET Accredited School) OR
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology OR
• Bachelor's Degree in Math or Science OR
• Professional Engineer's License (PE) in lieu of the above bachelor's degree
• Previous Distribution Engineering Experience is a plus
• Distribution and or related Engineering experience with a power utility company is a plus

• A two-year technical degree, OR four-year degree in a nontechnical field, OR EUT Certificate with two years of utility experience is preferred but not required.
• Previous Distribution Engineering Experience is a plus
• Distribution and or related Engineering experience with a power utility company is a plus

• Proficient with MS office products and other related engineering Software systems highly desired.
• Strong Technical Engineering Skills and understanding of Power Systems are highly desired
• Candidate should possess knowledge of general engineering and construction principles.
• Knowledge of electrical system operations, distribution systems, underground and overhead construction practices.
• Prior experience in writing and executing switching orders preferred.
• Working knowledge of ARMS, JETS/JETS Scheduling, Designer/GIS, CSS, Socket, Dist View, TCMS Web, NJUNS, and OFS (Oracle Field Scheduling) preferred
• Knowledge of the Franchise Manual, Distribution Bulletins, Engineering Handbook/Specifications, Distribution Operating Procedures, ARC Flash Requirements, Metering Blue Book, Consistency Manual and the Financial and Business goals preferred
• Ability to prioritize and organize work to manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent project management skills that lead to desired results.
• Ability to work with customers and others as a team member.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and build positive relationships with customers,…