The Engineering Supervisor (ES) is responsible for providing the overall leadership and direction for the engineering teams.

Location: Wills Rd Operating HQs | Alpharetta DA, 11675 Wills Rd. , Alpharetta, GA 30009

Territory Covered: Successful Candidate/s must live within commutable distance to the OPHQ.

Please note that this job/s will require 25% travel.

Relocation benefits are available for this position/s 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. ES will lead the engineering team in a Safety Excellence environment with a focus on learning as well as implementation of the STEP observation tools. The ES will have accountability to ensure a culture within the team that is inclusive, builds trust and is continuously improving. This includes ownership of our Diversity and Inclusion efforts as well as leadership in continuing to advance our Southern Company “Ensuring Equity” plans. Development of the team members as well as communications within the team are key responsibilities for the ES. 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 performance management as well as leadership and guidance in dealing with customer issues (internal and external). 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 also serve as the SERP Operations Director 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 leadership abilities and commitment to Safety Excellence.

• Formal leadership experience is required

• Proven record of dealing effectively with customers

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

• A minimum of 5 years Power Delivery experience 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

• Total commitment in Safety Excellence.

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

• Positive attitude and strong customer focus.

• Self-motivated and able to motivate others with a proven record of responsible behavior.

• Ability to develop effective relationships and establish trust with teammates and customers.

• Develops and fosters an inclusive culture where employees feel valued and create an environment of trust, employee development, and continuous improvement.

• Must be able to lead and develop a diverse workforce, maximize team effectiveness, set high team expectations, and hold employees accountable for those expectations

• Demonstrates ability to think strategically and help others do the same to drive strategic initiatives

• Demonstrates personal ownership, accountability, and is a self-starter

• Must be a team player who seeks the greater good for the company

• Must be able to adapt to changing demands

• Must communicate candidly and transparently

• Ability to develop effective relationships and establish trust with teammates and customers

Other Requirements

• Valid Driver's License.

• Travel is sometimes required.

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

• Relocation assistance available if needed.

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 www.GeogiaPower.com 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 residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

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: 4403

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power