Engineering Supervisor

Southern Company; Milledgeville, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Power, a Southern Company subsidiary, seeks an Engineering Supervisor to provide overall leadership for the Milledgeville HQ engineering team. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and customer-focused problem solving.

You will lead planning, design, and construction activities, manage budgets, and promote diversity and inclusion while collaborating with cross-functional teams and SERP events. A Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is preferred.
• Proven leadership abilities and commitment to Safety.
• Excellence. 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.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Articulates complex issues simply.
• Embraces and advances Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts through words and actions.
• Leads change effectively.
• Knowledge of Power Delivery operations and processes preferred.
• Knowledge of Distribution operations practices and procedures
• Ability to build strong relationships and a strong team
• Demonstrated ability to recognize high profile opportunities and respond as needed without prompting

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for planning, engineering, design and construction activities.
• Lead the engineering team with a focus on safety and reliability.
• Monitor budgets and system maintenance for reliability and cost.
• Address outages and customer issues in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with other departments and SERP events.
• Serve as SERP Operations Director and participate in events as required.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Strategic thinking

Change management

Team development

Customer engagement

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Power Delivery knowledge

Distribution operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Summar y

The Engineering Supervisor (ES) is responsible for providing overall leadership and direction for the engineering team in the Milledgeville HQ

Job Responsibilities

Leadership expectations and responsibilities include exhibiting behaviors in alignment with the Southern Company “Our Values”, Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment. The 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. 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 is required

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

Experience

• Proven leadership abilities and commitment to Safety

• Excellence. 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

Knowled g , Skills & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written

• Articulates complex issues simply

• Embraces and advances Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts through words and actions

• 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

• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the company's values of Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment

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

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

• 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

• Team player.

Other Requi r ements

• Valid Driver's License.

• Travel is sometimes required.

• Must live within a commutable distance of Macon or be willing to relocate.

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 as a licensed driver (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 www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

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 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 www.southerncompany.com .

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 https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . 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: 21836

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power