Electric Power Distribution Engineering Team Leader

Engineering Team Leader

• Alpharetta Distribution Area

Description

Engineering Team Leader

• Lawrencevill

Location

• 1453 Duluth Hwy (GA-120), Lawrenceville, GA 30043. Candidate must live in or be willing to relocate to a commutable distance from the headquarters. Relocation assistance will be available if needed

GradeLevel : Exempt 6

Job Summary: The Engineering Team Leader will be responsible for providing leadership, direction and performance management for distribution activities to direct reports within the Lawrenceville Operating Headquarters. They will provide safety leadership, budget management, construction scheduling, and compliance measures where needed and contribute to reliability and capital improvement strategy in the Distribution Area. The Engineering Team Leader will be a Team Leader with primary responsibilities of supporting, developing, and training new talent for the Distribution Area. In addition to performance management opportunities, the successful candidate will be expected to support engineering co-ops and promote strategic thinking about the overall workforce. The successful candidate will also be a technical expert, leading engineering on a large scale, high impact projects in the area, while demonstrating world class customer service. In addition, they will be expected to participate in and lead Distribution Area wide initiatives, projects and committees. This role will participate in the Supervisor on-call rotation and lead local storm restoration efforts, as well as on system and off system storm events.

Education Requirements

• Engineering degree preferred
• Professional Engineering license a plus
• MBA or Masters Degree is a plus

Experience

• Excellent safety record and knowledge of Section "0"
• Three or more years of Distribution Engineering experience in a power utility company is required
• Must have proven Time Management experience involving multiple projects and customer requests.+ Experience in SERP restoration efforts required
• Storm team leadership experience preferred+ Experience with engineering design, construction and maintenance, compliance, managing manpower, reviewing job estimates, and asset management in a power utility company+ Experience with IBEW covered personnel, system design experience, and serving on committees at a statewide level is preferred
• Previous experience designing and presenting large and complex projects in a power utility company to higher level management for approval is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• The position requires an in-depth knowledge of electrical distribution systems as well as distribution requirements, practices and procedures
• Ability to act as a technical specialist is required
• Customer service focused with the ability to negotiated to match customer needs with company requirements
• Broad understanding of the company's operations, policies, and procedures
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of TCMS, ARCOS, CSS, JETS, and strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Must be able to lead and develop a diverse workforce, maximizing team effectiveness, set high expectations of those around them and hold employees accountable for those expectations
• Must have the ability to work through customer concerns and communicate resolution to all parties

Behavioral Attributes

• Demonstrates all aspects of Our Values behaviors
• Demonstrated personal commitments to Safety Excellence and management of critical risks
• Self-Directed with strong initiative
• Desire and ability for continued career growth and upward potential
• Ability to be a change agent for the organization

• This position has been identified as a role that will require the use of a Georgia Power fleet vehicle. The following will be required if you are selected for this position:

• 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

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 residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers' and communities' needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

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.

Job Identification: 4673

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power