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Engineer/Project Manager - Interconnections Planning

Southern Company

Atlanta, GA
Full-time
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Job description

Southern Company is hiring a Engineer/Project Manager - Interconnections Planning — a full-time, based in Atlanta, GA role. Apply directly on Southern Company's careers page below.

Engineer/Project Manger - Interconnections Planning

Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

JOB SUMMARY: 
 
Transmission Interconnections Planning helps Georgia Power’s strategy to meet the energy needs of customers and support the state’s expected continued extraordinary growth by serving on the team that studies generator interconnection requests. A key component of the strategy is to procure up to 4,000 MW of renewable resources by 2035.

The Engineer/Project Manager coordinates with Georgia Power, Southern Company Services, and ITS Participants to address Transmission Service and Generation Interconnection requests in line with FERC, state, and reliability standards. This role manages communications with all parties and ensures timely, accurate responses to each request.

The position will also support customer DER initiatives through interconnection planning, technical review, stakeholder coordination, and project implementation activities.
Candidates who do not currently live in the Metro Atlanta area may be eligible for relocation assistance, which will be evaluated individually as necessary. 

This position may be filled as a salary grade SCE03, SCE04, SCE05 or SCE06. Individuals who demonstrate advanced skills in terms of work experience, education, and certifications may be eligible for the more advanced position.
 

About Us

Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

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 our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.


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.

About the Organization

Georgia Power

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