Engineer, Engineering Associate, Engineering Rep

DISTRIBUTION ENGINEER, ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE, OR ENGINEER REPRESENTATIVE Work Location: 2470 Wadley Rd Waycross, Georgia Georgia Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, is currently seeking an Engineer, Engineering Associate, or Engineering Representative for the Valdosta Distribution Area. The position listed below can be filled as either an Engineer, Engineering Associate, or Engineering Representative depending on the skills, education and experience qualifications of the successful candidate. (Position to be posted for two weeks internally and externally) Reports to: Dextra Lindsey Work Department: Valdosta Distribution City: Waycross Work Location : 2470 Wadley Rd Waycross, Georgia ***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.

This position will be required to handle all of the day-to-day engineering work activities in an assigned area. This position will be considered a “floating engineer” position. Meaning candidate will be required to assist other headquarters in the Valdosta Distribution Area when other engineers are on an extended leave. Candidate will maintain an area in the Albany and Bainbridge areas when not assisting other HQ’s. 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. This position will be considered a “floating engineer” position. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience for an Engineer or Engineering Associate position: - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (From ABET Accredited School) OR - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology OR - Bachelor's Degree in Math or Science OR - Professional Engineer's License (PE) in lieu of the above bachelor's degree - Previous Distribution Engineering Experience is a plus - Distribution and or related Engineering experience with a power utility company is a plus Education and Experience for an Engineer Representative position: - A two-year technical degree, OR four-year degree in a nontechnical field, OR EUT Certificate with two years of utility experience is preferred but not required. - 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/GIS, CSS, Socket, DistView, TCMS Web, NJUNS, EDEN, and DisIntel preferred - Knowledge of the Franchise Manual, Distribution Bulletins, Engineering Handbook/Specifications, Distribution Operating Procedures, ARC