**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. **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 residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. 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: 9823 Job Category: Engineering Job Schedule: Full time Company: Georgia Power