Equipment Services Engineer

Position: Equipment Services Engineer )
WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE & TRAVELThis position will be located at General Services Building in Forest Park, GA (Metro Atlanta) This position will require a mix of both field and office work. A moderate amount of travel will be required (approximately 40%). Travel to vendors locations for audits and witness testing is required.

JOB SUMMARY This position will provide daily leadership, guidance, and direction in the support and development of GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear) technologies for customers across Southern Company.  This position will work within the Equipment Services group and serve as a technical resource for supporting design, maintenance, sparing strategy and problem resolution for customers across the Southern Company footprint supporting circuit breakers and Gas Insulated Switchgear projects.

Additional responsibilities include working with supply chain management and Equipment Services teammates and with vendors to ensure Southern Company’s requirements are met. Summary of

Position Responsibilities:

Ensure safety and quality are the top priorities

Support GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear) and circuit breaker related projects including working with Transmission Planning, customers, and vendors to technical needs of our customers are met.
Serve as a technical resource to the Project Management organization for project scoping and feasibility.

Support projects by participating in design activities such as specifications, design reviews, performing factory audits, witness testing, and assisting customers in resolving technical issues. Support and work with all parties involved with projects.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is preferred

Professional Engineer License is preferred

Knowledge of circuit breakers and GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear) technologies is preferred but not required

Experience in transmission planning, maintenance, substation physical design or protection and controls is preferred but not required

Experience:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Proven ability in applying safe work practices

Ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external clients

Excellent oral and written communications skills Presentation skills to effectively communicate technical knowledge to others

Extensive problem-solving skills

Behavioral Attributes:

Model Our Values:
Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.

Takes personal responsibility, demonstrates initiative, and is self-motivated

Focuses on positive interactions and timely customer service Willing to accept challenging assignments

Effective, team-oriented interpersonal and leadership skills

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** 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…