Engineering Team Leader - Athens Distribution Area
Location: Gainesville/Cornelia/Clayton HQ's. Candidate must live in or be willing to relocate to a commutable distance from Cornelia headquarters (0-75 minute drive or 0-60 miles) . Relocation assistance will be available if needed.
Job Summary: The Engineering Team Leader will be responsible for providing leadership, direction, and performance management for distribution activities to direct reports within the Cornelia & Clayton Operating HQ's. They will also manage an engineering area. 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 successful candidate will also be a technical expert, leading engineering on 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 region wide initiatives, projects, and committees, as well as to be an active participant with the statewide Engineering Supervisor team and other out of town meetings. This role will participate in the on-call rotation and may lead region storm teams to on system and off system storm events.
Education Requirements
Engineering degree is a plus.
Professional Engineering license a plus.
MBA or Master's degree is a plus.
Experience
Leads in Safety Excellence and knowledge of Section "0"
Five years of Distribution engineering experience in a power utility company is preferred
Five years of Power Delivery engineering experience in a power utility company is preferred
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 negotiate 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, maximize 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 commitment 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.
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: 7831
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
