Southern Company · 18 hours ago
Distribution engineer/Engineering Associate/Engineering Rep
Lawrenceville, GA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expSouthern Company is a leading energy provider serving millions of customers across the Southeast. The Distribution Engineer will handle day-to-day engineering work activities, including service design, estimating, and coordinating construction for various projects, while ensuring customer service and compliance with regulations.
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Responsibilities
Handle all 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
Bachelor's degree in engineering (From ABET Accredited School)
Bachelor's degree in engineering technology
Bachelor's Degree in Math or Science
Experience in Utility industry or related field
2- 4 years degree from Accredited School or EUT certification a plus
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 a plus
General engineering and or construction principles a plus Knowledge of electrical system operations, distribution systems, underground and overhead construction practices a plus
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
Must have valid driver's license
Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience (Must hold a valid driver's license for the class vehicle to be operated. Driving permits are not typically considered a valid driver's license)
Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application, no convictions of major traffic violations (DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, etc.) within the 12 months prior to application, or any pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application
Must consent to a continuous monitoring of your Motor Vehicle Record
Preferred
Previous Distribution Engineering Experience is a plus
Distribution and or related Engineering experience with a power utility company is a plus
Strong Technical Engineering Skills and understanding of Power Systems a plus
General engineering and or construction principles a plus Knowledge of electrical system operations, distribution systems, underground and overhead construction practices a plus
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
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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