Engineer, Engineering Associate, Engineering Rep

DISTRIBUTION ENGINEER. ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE, or ENGINEERING REP. Work Location

• Airport Op HQ – 112 Lake Mirror Road, Forest Park, GA 30297
• Noah’s Ark Op HQ – 1704 Noah’s Ark Rd, Jonesboro, GA 30236
• Newnan Op HQ – 291 Greenville St., Newnan, GA 30263
• Oakley Industrial Op HQ – 7365 Oakley Industrial Blvd., Union City, GA 30291

This position will handle all day‑to‑day engineering work activities in an assigned area, including service design, estimating, and coordinating construction for multiple overhead and underground residential, new business and other construction projects. The candidate must provide superior customer service, schedule construction of jobs to meet committed service dates, and write and execute switching orders to maintain and operate the distribution system for reliability.

The role also involves processing all documentation in accordance with compliance requirements, handling customer inquiries (voltage complaints, claims, etc.), assisting with distribution compliance and asset management programs, and participating in the on‑call trouble supervision rotation, being available after business hours for local, out‑of‑town, and out‑of‑state trouble and storm restoration.

• Engineer and Engineering Associate
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (ABET accredited school)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Math or Science
• Engineering Representative
  • Experience in utility industry or related field
  • 2‑4 year degree from accredited school is a plus
  • 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 engineering software systems highly desired
• Strong technical engineering skills and understanding of power systems a plus
• General engineering and/or construction principles a plus
• Knowledge of electrical system operations, distribution systems, underground and overhead construction practices a plus
• 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, engineers, customer service, sales, corporate partners and line crew personnel
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Good attitude and ability to provide excellent customer service both internally and externally
• Must have a valid driver’s license

The following will be required if you are selected for this position:

• Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience; hold a valid driver’s license for the class of vehicle to be operated (driving permits are not typically considered a valid driver’s license)
• No revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application, no convictions of major traffic violations (DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, etc.) within the 12 months prior to application, or any pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application
• Must consent to continuous monitoring of your motor vehicle record

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.