About this role
DISTRIBUTION ENGINEER REPRESENTATIVE III, II, I
Georgia Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, is currently seeking an Engineering Representative for the Augusta Distribution Area.
Work Location: - 2103 North Leg Rd Augusta GA, 30909
***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.
JOB SUMMARY
This position will be required to handle all of the 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.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous Distribution Engineering Experience is a plus
- Distribution and or related Engineering experience with a power utility company is a plus
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Proficient with MS office products and other related engineering Software systems highly desired.
- Strong Technical Engineering Skills and understanding of Power Systems are highly desired
- Candidate should possess knowledge of general engineering and construction principles.
- Knowledge of electrical system operations, distribution systems, underground and overhead construction practices.
- Prior experience in writing and executing switching orders preferred.
- Working knowledge of ARMS, JETS/JETS Scheduling, Designer/Express Sketch/GIS, CSS, Socket, DistView, TCMSWeb, NJUNS, EDEN, and DisIntel/OUA preferred.
- Knowledge of the Franchise Manual, Distribution Bulletins, Engineering Handbook/Specifications, Distribution Operating Procedures, ARC Flash Requirements, Metering Blue Book, Consistency Manual and the Financial and Business goals preferred
- 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
-Working knowledge of NESC.
- Must have valid driver’s license.
Other Requirements:
- Must have a safe work record and successfully follow safe work practices & policies for a Safety
Excellence environment.
- Must demonstrate the "Our Values" behaviors: defined as Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment.
- Pursue high standards for safety and customer service.
- Self-motivated and directed.
- Take personal responsibility for distribution projects and problems. Follow through on all aspects of assignments to ensure quality completion.
- Must be able to build positive relationships and work well with diverse groups, tailoring communication methods appropriately for customers, covered employees, supervision, and management.
- Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of Georgia Power and Southern Company distribution construction practices, guidelines, and procedures.
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.
Georgia Power
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About Southern Company
Together with our subsidiaries, we deliver clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to our 9 million customers. Our focus is doing so with service excellence.
That means we are leaders who take action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. We create community value through energy, social, economic, and environmental progress.
We do this through electric operating companies in three states and natural gas distribution companies in four. Our family of companies draw on diverse energy sources to create the best mix for our service areas, including electricity, natural gas, solar power, carbon-free nuclear, and other sustainable sources.
We leverage our leading distributed energy infrastructure company and other innovative technology to better serve every customer. Our competitive, national generation company serves wholesale customers, and our family includes a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services.
What you'll do
- Handle day-to-day engineering work activities including service design, estimating, and coordinating construction for various projects. Provide superior customer service and prepare construction schedules to meet service dates.
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