Engineering Supervisor

Description for Internal Candidates

The Engineering Supervisor (ES) is responsible for providing overall leadership and direction for the engineering teams and distribution systems within the Columbus Operating HQ.

Location: 3610 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, 31907

Territory Covered: this position is responsible for the Columbus Headquarters. The successful candidate must live within commutable distance to this location.

Please note that this job will require up to 25% travel.

Relocation benefits are available for this position if needed.

Job Responsibilities

Leadership expectations and responsibilities include exhibiting behaviors in alignment with the Southern Company “Our Values”, Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance. The Engineering Supervisor (ES) will lead the engineering team in a Safety Excellence environment with a focus on learning how to work safely and how engineering decisions impact the safety of peers and coworkers. The ES will work to build a culture where team members feel included, valued, and free to speak up. The ES is responsible for ensuring the development of team members, communicating business goals to the team, and providing performance management to the team. The ES will provide leadership and guidance for planning, engineering, design, and construction of all activities in the area and will help monitor and guide area-wide Distribution functional budgets, compliance, and system maintenance to ensure reliability. This includes investigating extended or significant outages as well as timely addressing customer issues that arise. The ES will provide guidance to the team in dealing with customer issues (internal and external) and will communicate with upper management about customer issues. This position will work closely with the other functional departments in the area to deliver best in class, customer value, reliability and cost as well as supporting external community activities. The ES will lead restoration efforts during area storm events and will be required to participate in SERP events across the Southern System and events off system as required.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is strongly preferred.

Experience

• Proven commitment to Safety Excellence is required.

• Proven performance management abilities are required.

• Proven leadership abilities are required.

• Formal leadership experience is strongly preferred.

• Proven record of dealing effectively with customers is preferred.

• Influencer and champion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through words and actions

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Georgia Power Transmission and/or Distribution is preferred.

• Experience working as a Distribution Engineer is preferred.

• Cross-functional, cross-company experience is a plus

• Experience managing capital and O&M budgets is a plus

• Experience with storm response and planning is preferred

• Experience with TCMS, ARCOS, JETS, CSS, ARMS, or DISTIEW is a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written

• Articulates complex issues simply

• Embraces and advances Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts

• Leads change effectively

• Knowledge of Power Delivery operations and processes preferred

• Knowledge of Distribution operations practices and procedures preferred

• Ability to build strong relationships and a strong team

• Demonstrated ability to recognize high profile opportunities and respond as needed without prompting

Behavioral Attributes

The ideal candidate must:

• Demonstrate a commitment to Safety Excellence.

• Exhibit behavior consistent with Our Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.

• Maintain a positive attitude. ( demonstrates Leadership maturity )

• Demonstrate an understanding of what it means to place value on the customer.

• Possess the ability to develop effective relationships and establish trust with teammates and customers.

• Be self-motivated and able to motivate others with a proven record of responsible behavior. ( Self-motivated and ability to motivate others )

• Demonstrate experience developing and fostering a diverse workforce where employees feel included, valued, and free to speak up.

• Show the skill of building an environment of trust where employees can develop and continuously improve.

• Be able to maximize team effectiveness, set high team expectations, and hold employees accountable for those expectations. ( Positive Reinforcement )

• Demonstrate the ability to think strategically and develop strategic initiatives.

• Take personal ownership of their responsibilities, hold themself accountable for performance at a high level and be a self-starter.

• Be a team player who seeks the greater good for the company.

• Be able to adapt to changing demands. ( Proactive Approach )

• Communicate candidly and transparently.

Other Requirements

• Valid Driver's License

• Travel is sometimes required, up to 25% of the time

• Must live in/near or be willing to relocate within reasonable distance to Columbus

• Relocation assistance available if needed

This position has been identified as a role that will require the use of a Georgia Power fleet vehicle. The following will be required if you are selected for this position:

• 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.

Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 20188

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power