Mississippi Power · 16 hours ago
Lighting Engineer - Gulfport
Gulfport, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expMississippi Power is a subsidiary of Southern Company, providing energy to over 192,000 customers in Mississippi. The Lighting Engineer will be responsible for seeking lighting sales opportunities, designing and overseeing construction for large commercial lighting projects, and serving as a technical interface with various stakeholders.
Electrical DistributionElectronicsEnergySolar
Responsibilities
Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to stay engaged in community developments to proactively generate profitable lighting sales
Identify lighting sales opportunities and manage opportunity pipeline
Provide various lighting design layouts and proposals to customers inside and outside of MPC service territory
Work closely with lighting vendors to provide photometric and material quotes
Design and estimate major lighting projects using Job Estimating Tracking System (JETS)
Serve as lead engineer for the Northern lighting team providing voltage calculations, operational technical expertise, training, and support
Assist lighting lines specialists with effectively coordinating NESC and NEC lighting jobs
Assist with packaging responses to bid packages for lighting installations
Attend appropriate industry and system committees and working groups as identified
Serve as technical interface with other departments
Assume storm restoration role as needed
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required
Minimum 2 years of experience in engineering, design, and construction of distribution electrical system or street and area lighting systems is preferred
Knowledge of distribution equipment (identification of poles, transformers, wire sizes, switches etc.)
Knowledge and experience in SoCo applications such as JETS, CSS, DistGIS, SOCKET, CAMP and other related engineering software used to prepare lighting workorders
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proven knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code, National Electrical Code, Southern Company Distribution Specifications, MPC Safety Rule Book, MPC O&M Procedures and applicable compliance policies
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
Ability to effectively communicate and work well with internal customers and external (Lighting, Power Delivery, customer service, vendors, developers, consultants, city and state agencies and others)
Proven project management skills involving multiple major projects
Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
Knowledge of distribution material and electrical theory
Excellent problem-solving skills
Proficiency in reading and interpreting plans, drawings, and specifications
Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on building positive relationships with peers, other departments, and customers
Demonstrate Our Values and Safety First
Demonstrates self-awareness, integrity, and ethical behavior
Values and facilitates diversity
Leads by example
Highly self-motivated
Strong emotional intelligence
Customer focused, able to work in diverse team environments, and possess a service mentality
Preferred
Minimum 2 years of experience in engineering, design, and construction of distribution electrical system or street and area lighting systems is preferred
Industry sales experience is desired
Benefits
Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
Additional compensation, such as an incentive program
Company
Mississippi Power
Mississippi Power is an investor-owned electric utility with 456 preferred stockholders. It is a sub-organization of Southern Company.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2002-03-26IPO
Leadership Team
Matt Grice
Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
Jenny Stogner
HR Business Partner
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