GPC Northeast Distribution Engineering
Engineering Supervisor II (7E)
SoCo/GPC Desired Grade Levels: Exempt 07
Relocation Internal: If needed
Work Location(s): 2294 Skelton Rd., Gainesville GA
Hiring Manager: Mgr, Distribution
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time
DESCRIPTION
Job Summary
The Engineering Supervisor (ES) will work with peer leaders to provide overall leadership and direction to the Northeast Distribution Region. Specifically, this position is responsible for the region, Distribution engineering teams in the Clayton, Cornelia, and Gainesville headquarters.
Job Responsibility
- Exhibit behaviors in alignment with the Southern Company "Our Values", Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
- Lead the engineering team to work safely and to learn how engineering decisions impact the safety of their coworkers.
- Ensure an inclusive and trusting culture exists in the region where employees feel valued, respected, and that their input matters.
- Develop the team members, ensuring that they work towards meaningful performance and career goals.
- Provide leadership and guidance to engineers during the planning, engineering, and construction of all distribution projects in the assigned areas.
- Ensure that engineering designs meet Company standards and that project costs are effectively managed.
- Work closely with the other functional departments to deliver best-in-class, customer value, reliability and cost as well as supporting external community activities.
- Support storm restoration efforts in the Region, across the Southern System, and, on occasion, off system.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is strongly preferred.
Experience
- Demonstrated commitment to “Our Values” is required.
- Formal leadership experience is strongly preferred.
- Proven record of dealing effectively with customers is preferred.
- Experience working as a region, Distribution engineer is preferred.
- Minimum five years' experience in the design and/or operation of the electrical distribution system (i.e., overhead, underground) is preferred.
- Experience presenting projects at the DPRT and/or T&D committees is preferred.
- Experience managing capital and O&M budgets is a plus.
- Experience with storm response and SERP planning is required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to simply articulate complex issues
- Knowledge, skill, and ability to develop an inclusive culture
- Knowledge of Distribution operations, practices, and procedures
- Demonstrated ability to recognize high-profile opportunities and respond as needed without prompting
- Ability to build relationships
- Ability to coach and mentor a team of engineering professionals while also effectively interacting with field personnel.
Behavioral Attributes
The ideal candidate must:
- maintain a positive attitude.
- demonstrate and understanding of what it means to value our customers.
- demonstrate the ability to think strategically and help others do the same to drive strategic initiatives.
- be able to lead and develop a diverse workforce where employees feel included, valued, and free to speak up.
- have the ability to set high team expectations and hold employees accountable for those expectations.
- demonstrate personal ownership, accountability, and be a self-starter.
- be a team player who seeks the greater good for the company.
- be able to adapt to changing demands.
- communicate candidly and transparently.
Other Requirements
- Valid Driver's license
- Travel is sometimes required
- Relocation assistance is available if needed
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.
Job Identification: 17646
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
