Alabama Power Company · 4 days ago
Engineer/Project Manager - Interconnection Planning, Transmission
Atlanta, GA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelAlabama Power Company is seeking an Engineer/Project Manager for Transmission Interconnection Planning to support their strategy in meeting energy needs and managing generator interconnection requests. The role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing project scopes and budgets.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Transmission Interconnections Planning (IP-T) Principal Engineer and Transmission Project Management Organization (PMO) to define project scopes, timelines, and cost estimates for Transmission Planning related to Transmission Service and Generator Interconnection requests
Prepare BCAs for necessary facility upgrades, with input from various work groups including Transmission Design, System Operations, Resource Planning, and Renewable Resources
Coordinate closely with Accounting to ensure accurate budgeting of generator interconnection upgrade costs
Develop Interconnection Agreements and related contracts per FERC guidelines, ensuring compliance with Georgia Power and Southern Company standards
Administer GPC Interconnection programs, including Qualified Facilities and Affected Systems, by processing contract agreements as required
Participate in activities per ITS Planning Procedure 13 and review TSRs and interconnection requests from ITS Participants
Maintain documentation to track request dispositions and progress on budgeted projects, ensuring service commitments are met
Provide regular status updates to stakeholders and project teams
Respond to storms both within and outside the system as needed
Hold a valid Georgia Driver’s License and drive company or rental vehicles for field visits
Qualification
Required
Experience and understanding related to planning, design, operation, and maintenance processes for substations and transmission lines
Demonstrated knowledge of the transmission system, engineering principles, electric operating practices, construction practices, land requirements and regulations, budgeting, scheduling, and general business practices
Analytical skills required to assess progress, identify issues, evaluate alternatives and financial impacts, and determine solutions that address both customer and company needs
Comprehensive understanding of utility transmission and distribution systems
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the capacity to communicate clearly at all organizational levels, including with external parties
Strong aptitude for collaborative work within cross-functional teams
Skilled in organizing, managing, and prioritizing substantial workloads
Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to adhering to established processes and procedures
Sound judgement in decision-making
Open to innovative ideas and dedicated to continuous learning
Demonstrates agility in adapting to changing circumstances
Demonstrates behaviors aligned with Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Acting with Integrity, and Superior Performance
Maintains a results-oriented approach to responsibilities, demonstrating ownership and personal accountability for assigned tasks
Applies creative problem-solving skills to balance organizational needs with external perspectives
Works effectively within teams characterized by diverse disciplines and backgrounds, serving as both leader and contributor as required
Able to manage substantial workloads, meet demanding deadlines, and prioritize amidst conflicting requirements
Displays strong initiative and exercises sound judgement when making challenging decisions
Hold a valid Georgia Driver's License and drive company or rental vehicles for field visits
Preferred
Four (4) year B.S. Engineering Degree or Engineering Technology Degree preferred - Electrical desired
Experience with the generator interconnection process and its implementation is preferred
Familiarity with accounting procedures relevant to expenditures, project billing, and capital budgeting processes is preferred
Experience with TEAMS, Budget Change Authorization (BCA) process, STOMP, and Oracle is desired
Knowledge of Microsoft Power Automate and Power BI is desired
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
Additional compensation, such as an incentive program
Company
Alabama Power Company
Alabama Power provides the valuable combination of It is a sub-organization of Southern Company.
Founded in 1906
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeff Peoples
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Moses Feagin
Executive Vice President, CFO and Treasurer
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