JOB SUMMARY 

This position within the Interconnections Planning team will provide engineering and project support for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and Microgrid initiatives affecting Georgia Power and relevant Integrated Transmission System (ITS) projects. The role impacts Georgia Power, its parent Southern Company, and the industry through the safe, reliable, and economical deployment of BESS and Microgrid assets. The successful candidate will develop, study, and assist execution of Georgia Public Service Commission-approved projects, behind the meter (BTM) and Customer DER offerings as well as additional procurements to meet customer needs. The successful candidate will also lead the Interconnections Planning efforts related to approved pilot projects on the distribution system.  The candidate should be able to demonstrate previous related experience, including but not limited to working with Renewable and Regulatory teams and ensuring compliance with standards/guidelines (FERC, NERC, SERC, Southern Company, ITS Reliability Guidelines, IEEE Standards, etc).  

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

Education: 

Four (4) year B.S. Engineering Degree or Engineering Technology Degree highly preferred – Electrical preferred  Professional Engineer license preferred  Advanced Engineering Degrees and industry certifications desired. 

Experience Requirements: 

Experience in planning, design, engineering, operations or maintenance of the electric transmission or distribution system required.  Georgia Integrated Transmission System (ITS) planning experience desired.  Specific experience in BESS, Microgrid, generator interconnection process and implementation highly preferred.  Working knowledge of Transmission and Distribution system including substation facilities, controls, and communications.  Proven experience in fostering an inclusive work environment for all employees. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrating effective communications at all levels internally and externally, including national industry organizations.  Working knowledge of Transmission and Distribution systems including customer sited micro grids and automatic transfer schemes.  Must be able to achieve results by working through others, including employees, peers, and contractors.  Ability to lead and work well within cross-functional teams is critical.  Strong technical abilities, proven success in leading BESS and Microgrid projects.  Effective interpersonal skills and proven ability to build strong relationships. 

Behavioral Attributes: 

Promote a culture where caring for each other’s safety and well-being is highest priority.  Promote an open, trusting, and inclusive environment and develops employees who feel included, informed, engaged, and empowered.  Results-oriented approach to responsibilities and ownership and personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities.  Creative problem solver with the ability to balance the needs of the Company and external input. 

Job Responsibilities 

Provides technical leadership and expertise to help position Georgia Power and Southern Company for growth in interconnection projects and technologies.  Provide support for GPC on interconnection matters at Southern Company level including Transmission Policy and provide expertise on Generator Interconnections associated with ITS participants.  Provide input to future integrated resource plans (IRP), DER strategy, and interconnection policies.  Engaged in relevant industry committees and working groups.    Reads, interprets, and communicates policies, procedures, regulatory proceedings, and legal agreements.  

 

Other Requirements 

Travel is sometimes required.  Must live in/near or be willing to relocate within reasonable distance to Atlanta.