Southern Company · 16 hours ago
Distribution Support Modeling & Engineering Specialist/Analyst
Atlanta, GA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expSouthern Company is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond. The Distribution Support Modeling and Engineering Specialist/Analyst will play a vital role in managing the electrical distribution system by applying revisions to the network model and collaborating with various teams to ensure effective operation.
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Responsibilities
Applying revisions to the network via patches to the model build environment before moving it to the production environment
Collaborating with other GPC partners, chiefly the GIS team, Distribution Control Center (DCC) operators, Distribution Support Specialists, and field personnel
Providing exemplary customer value to internal and external customers
Supporting a 24/7 organization and may require some work outside of normal business hours
Assisting in storm restoration activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required in related field and/or minimum of 5 years of work experience in electrical distribution mapping and 3D modeling of electrical distribution system operations and functionality
GIS experience is required
Fundamental understanding of how the Bulk Electric System (BES) operates
Familiarity with the Grid Modernization Initiative
Strong computer skills using standard software packages (Microsoft Office products, etc.)
Prior electrical distribution and/or transmission system operating experience
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Proven high degree of accuracy and first-time quality of work results
Proven strong diagnostic and complex problem-solving skills
Demonstrated strong multi-tasking skills
Familiarity with Linux file systems and data manipulation techniques
Preferred
Associate's degree or Certificate in GIS strongly preferred
Distribution experience is preferred
Experience with Oracle NMS or GE ADMS is highly preferred
Experience with any DSCADA, Outage Management System (OMS), NMS, and/or DistGIS platform preferred
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
Incentive program
Company
Southern Company
Southern Company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the shared services division of Southern Company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.16BKey Investors
GRIP Program
2025-10-03Post Ipo Equity· $1.75B
2025-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.45B
2024-10-21Grant· $160M
Leadership Team
Thomas Fanning
President and CEO
David Poroch
Chief Financial Officer
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