Engineer, Engineering Associate, Engineering Rep

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

Airport Op HQ is located at 112 Lake Mirror Road, Forest Park, GA 30297

Noah’s Ark Op HQ is located at 1704 Noah’s Ark Rd Jonesboro, GA 30236

Newnan Op HQ is located at 291 Greenville St., Newnan, GA 30263

Oakley Industrial Op HQ is located at 7365 Oakley Industrial Blvd., Union City, GA 30291

Georgia Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, is currently seeking an Engineer or Engineering Associate. The position listed below can be filled as either an Engineer, Engineering Associate, or Engineering Rep. 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 may be available.

This position will be required to handle all 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.

Engineer and Engineering Associate

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (From 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 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 related 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 valid driver’s license.

• Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience (Must hold a valid driver’s license for the class vehicle to be operated. Driving permits are not typically considered a valid driver’s license).
• Must have 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 a 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.

20150

Engineering

Full time

Georgia Power