Engineer, Engineering Associate, or Engineering Rep.
- Location
- Savannah, GA
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Entry
- Sponsorship
- Sponsors visa
- Posted
About this role
ENGINEER, ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE, OR ENGINEERING REPRESENTATIVE The successful candidate will be hired as an Engineer, Engineering Associate, or Engineering Representative based upon education, experience, demonstrated competencies, and business needs. Work Location: Savannah Operations Center - 3102 Kilowatt Dr, Savannah, GA 31405 Augusta North Leg Office- 2103 North Leg Road, Augusta, GA 30909 Candidate must currently live within a reasonable, daily commuting distance to either the Savannah Operations Center or Augusta North Leg offices or be willing to immediately relocate to be within commuting distance. Relocation assistance available if needed.
JOB SUMMARY
This position provides engineering design, construction coordination, project management, customer support, planning support, reliability improvement, asset management, and operational support for the network underground system, including duct lines, manholes, vaults, submersible cable, and associated equipment. Responsibilities include service and system design, estimating, maintenance, billing, and coordination of construction and permitting activities for large residential, commercial, and industrial projects. The position serves as a primary point of contact for customers, developers, contractors, governmental agencies, construction coordinators, operations personnel, Distribution, Transmission, Metering, Sales, Planning, Accounting, Supply Chain, and local leadership. The successful candidate must provide superior customer service, prepare and schedule construction work to meet committed service dates, and process all documentation in accordance with compliance requirements. Additional responsibilities include responding to customer inquiries, investigating voltage complaints and claims, supporting asset management programs, and advancing reliability, system performance, and continuous improvement initiatives. The candidate must exercise sound judgment and balance safety, customer satisfaction, reliability, compliance, and financial stewardship when making engineering and operational decisions.
Education and Experience
Engineering Representative Preferred, but not required: Two-year accredited technical degree; four-year accredited non-engineering degree; EUT certification; or equivalent utility experience and qualifications, as determined by the company. Engineering Associate Required: Four-year accredited bachelor’s degree in mathematics or science, or a Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree. Engineer Required: Four-year accredited Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Preferred Qualifications
Network underground engineering or field crew experience. Distribution or network underground experience with an electric utility. Construction coordination experience. Project management experience. Experience with GIS and engineering design software. EUT certification. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong technical engineering skills and understanding of electric power systems. Knowledge of general engineering and construction principles. Knowledge of electrical system operations, network underground systems, and underground and overhead construction practices. Working knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). Preferred working knowledge of JETS, GIS, and DistView. Preferred knowledge of the Franchise Manual, Distribution Bulletins, Engineering Handbook and Specifications, Distribution Operating Procedures, arc-flash requirements, Metering Blue Book, Consistency Manual, and financial and business goals. Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of Georgia Power and Southern Company network underground construction practices, guidelines, and procedures. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and related engineering software systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with sound judgment in evaluating engineering and operational risk. Strong project management and