Engineering Team Leader – Metro South Distribution Area
Description
Engineering Team Leader – Newnan
Location – 291 Greenville Street, Newnan, GA 30043. Candidate must live in or be willing to relocate to a 30–45-mile radius within the headquarters. Relocation assistance will be available if needed.
Grade Level : 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 Newnan 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 Master’s 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 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, C2M, 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 as a licensed driver (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 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: 21657
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
