Grid Enhancing Technologies, Principal Project Manager/Engineer
Grid Enhancing Technologies, Principal Project Manager/Engineer
Job Description
GETs Project Mgr. Principal Job Description
Job Family: Engineering/Project Management
Locations: Atlanta, GA, United States
Work Locations: GPC HQ; 241 Ralph McGill, Atlanta, GA ; *** THIS POSITION WILL ALSO HAVE THE OPTION TO SIT IN BIRMINGHAM, AL***
Desired Grade Level: Exempt L7 – L8
Relocation: Yes
Travel Frequency: Up to 25% of the Time
This position will work a hybrid work schedule (both in-office and telecommute); currently four (4) days in-office and one (1) day telecommute (subject to adjustment).
This position will be filled as a L7E or L8E depending on experience and qualifications.
JOB SUMMARY
At Georgia Power, we are committed to making smart investments for Georgia's energy future to ensure our customers are provided the clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy. To keep up with the growing demand for electricity, we’re working to deploy emerging technologies and strategically investing in our grid to reliably and affordably serve our customers.
This position is critical for advancing Georgia Power Company’s integration of emerging grid technologies to support customers evolving energy needs. This role will provide technical leadership in the identification, evaluation, development, and deployment of advanced grid solutions, which will include supporting major initiatives such as the assessment and technical reporting for regulatory and government requirements. This position will also coordinate cross-functionally to develop an overall GETs evaluation and framework strategy to ultimately drive adoption of these innovative technologies across our business.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead coordination for technical evaluations and deployments of emerging grid solutions, with a particular focus on Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs).
- Support and lead coordination of technical evaluation, assessment of, and reporting on projects, with a focus on those funded by governmental agencies, other partnerships as applicable, and regulatory coordination.
- Develop frameworks and processes for GETs integration, ensuring alignment with regulatory commitments.
- Manage and coordinate deployment of strategic projects, including performance metrics and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally across Southern Company to ensure consistent strategy and execution for emerging grid technologies.
- Represent Georgia Power externally to communicate technical efforts, build partnerships, and align industry initiatives.
- Ability to translate technical findings into compelling executive summaries that inform enterprise decision-making.
JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)
- Bachelor’s degree required, degree in engineering or related field preferred.
- Proven experience in technical project management, preferably in grid technologies or energy infrastructure.
- Strong analytical skills to assess opportunities, resolve issues, and implement effective solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate complex projects.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for engaging internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience with regulatory processes and grant-funded projects (DOE, GEFA, etc.) is highly desirable.
- Technical expertise in Transmission & Distribution systems, planning models, GETs, and emerging energy technologies preferred.
- Consistent demonstration of behaviors aligned with our core values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
GETs Project Mgr. Principal Job Description
Job Family: Engineering/Project Management
Locations: Atlanta, GA, United States
Work Locations: GPC HQ; 241 Ralph McGill, Atlanta, GA ; *** THIS POSITION WILL ALSO HAVE THE OPTION TO SIT IN BIRMINGHAM, AL***
Desired Grade Level: Exempt L7 – L8
Relocation: Yes
Travel Frequency: Up to 25% of the Time
This position will work a hybrid work schedule (both in-office and telecommute); currently four (4) days in-office and one (1) day telecommute (subject to adjustment).
This position will be filled as a L7E or L8E depending on experience and qualifications.
JOB SUMMARY
At Georgia Power, we are committed to making smart investments for Georgia's energy future to ensure our customers are provided the clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy. To keep up with the growing demand for electricity, we’re working to deploy emerging technologies and strategically investing in our grid to reliably and affordably serve our customers.
This position is critical for advancing Georgia Power Company’s integration of emerging grid technologies to support customers evolving energy needs. This role will provide technical leadership in the identification, evaluation, development, and deployment of advanced grid solutions, which will include supporting major initiatives such as the assessment and technical reporting for regulatory and government requirements. This position will also coordinate cross-functionally to develop an overall GETs evaluation and framework strategy to ultimately drive adoption of these innovative technologies across our business.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead coordination for technical evaluations and deployments of emerging grid solutions, with a particular focus on Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs).
- Support and lead coordination of technical evaluation, assessment of, and reporting on projects, with a focus on those funded by governmental agencies, other partnerships as applicable, and regulatory coordination.
- Develop frameworks and processes for GETs integration, ensuring alignment with regulatory commitments.
- Manage and coordinate deployment of strategic projects, including performance metrics and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally across Southern Company to ensure consistent strategy and execution for emerging grid technologies.
- Represent Georgia Power externally to communicate technical efforts, build partnerships, and align industry initiatives.
- Ability to translate technical findings into compelling executive summaries that inform enterprise decision-making.
JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)
- Bachelor’s degree required, degree in engineering or related field preferred.
- Proven experience in technical project management, preferably in grid technologies or energy infrastructure.
- Strong analytical skills to assess opportunities, resolve issues, and implement effective solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate complex projects.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for engaging internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience with regulatory processes and grant-funded projects (DOE, GEFA, etc.) is highly desirable.
- Technical expertise in Transmission & Distribution systems, planning models, GETs, and emerging energy technologies preferred.
- Consistent demonstration of behaviors aligned with our core values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
About Southern Company
Southern Company is one of the largest energy providers in the United States. Based in Atlanta, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states, natural gas distribution utilities in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications.
The men and women who work at Southern Company understand that we don’t simply provide a product or service. Clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy is essential to our way of life. More than 100 years ago, our company played a major role in the growth and prosperity of the South – and we continue to play a role today through our support of economic development and our philanthropic efforts. We believe the communities we serve should be better off because we’re there.
Our principal business is to make, move and sell energy. Those are the “whats” of our business. But it’s the “hows” that make us different. The actions of our employees are what truly define us and have earned us a high level of trust among our customers, shareholders and regulators.
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