Southern Company · 6 hours ago
Engineering Rep. III, II, I
Augusta, GA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior LevelGeorgia Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, is currently seeking an Engineering Representative for the Augusta Distribution Area. This role involves handling day-to-day engineering work activities, including service design, estimating, and coordinating construction for various projects while ensuring superior customer service and compliance with documentation requirements.
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Responsibilities
Handle all of the day-to-day engineering work activities in an assigned area
Responsibilities include service design, estimating, and coordinating construction for multiple overhead and underground residential, new business and other construction projects
Provide superior customer service and be able to prepare and schedule construction of jobs to meet committed service dates
Write and execute switching orders to effectively maintain, operate, and assist in the distribution planning of the system for reliability
Process all documentation in accordance with Compliance requirements
Handle customer inquiries (voltage complaints, claims, etc.) and assist with Distribution compliance and asset management programs
Participate in the on-call trouble supervision rotation and must be available after business hours for local, out-of-town, and out of-state trouble and storm restoration
Qualification
Required
Candidate must currently live within a reasonable, daily commuting distance to the selected area OR be willing to immediately relocate to be within commuting distance
Previous Distribution Engineering Experience is a plus
Distribution and or related Engineering experience with a power utility company is a plus
Proficient with MS office products and other related engineering Software systems highly desired
Strong Technical Engineering Skills and understanding of Power Systems are highly desired
Candidate should possess knowledge of general engineering and construction principles
Knowledge of electrical system operations, distribution systems, underground and overhead construction practices
Prior experience in writing and executing switching orders preferred
Working knowledge of ARMS, JETS/JETS Scheduling, Designer/Express Sketch/GIS, CSS, Socket, DistView, TCMSWeb, NJUNS, EDEN, and DisIntel/OUA preferred
Knowledge of the Franchise Manual, Distribution Bulletins, Engineering Handbook/Specifications, Distribution Operating Procedures, ARC Flash Requirements, Metering Blue Book, Consistency Manual and the Financial and Business goals preferred
Ability to prioritize and organize work to manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines
Excellent project management skills that lead to desired results
Ability to work with customers and others as a team member
Must be able to effectively communicate and build positive relationships with customers, engineers, customer service, sales, corporate partners and line crew personnel
Effective oral and written communication skills
Good Attitude and Ability to provide excellent customer service both internally and externally
Working knowledge of NESC
Must have valid driver's license
Must have a safe work record and successfully follow safe work practices & policies for a Safety Excellence environment
Must demonstrate the 'Our Values' behaviors: defined as Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment
Pursue high standards for safety and customer service
Self-motivated and directed
Take personal responsibility for distribution projects and problems. Follow through on all aspects of assignments to ensure quality completion
Must be able to build positive relationships and work well with diverse groups, tailoring communication methods appropriately for customers, covered employees, supervision, and management
Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of Georgia Power and Southern Company distribution construction practices, guidelines, and procedures
Preferred
Prior experience in writing and executing switching orders preferred
Working knowledge of ARMS, JETS/JETS Scheduling, Designer/Express Sketch/GIS, CSS, Socket, DistView, TCMSWeb, NJUNS, EDEN, and DisIntel/OUA preferred
Knowledge of the Franchise Manual, Distribution Bulletins, Engineering Handbook/Specifications, Distribution Operating Procedures, ARC Flash Requirements, Metering Blue Book, Consistency Manual and the Financial and Business goals 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.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$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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