Equipment Services Engineer [ATL]

Socket.dev; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Southern Company is seeking a technical leader to support FACTS and GIS technologies for customers across the Southern Company footprint. You will work within the Equipment Services group and serve as a technical resource for design, maintenance, sparing strategy and problem resolution for STATCOM and GIS projects.

Role involves field and office work at the Forest Park, GA location with ~40% travel to vendor sites for audits and witness testing, focusing on safety, quality, and customer service.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Safety-conscious and able to work with diverse teams

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and quality are top priorities
• Support STATCOM and GIS projects including coordinating with Transmission Planning, customers, and vendors
• Provide technical guidance to Project Management for scoping and feasibility
• Assist in design activities such as specifications, design reviews, factory audits and witness testing
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to resolve technical issues

Job description

WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE & TRAVEL

• This position will be located at General Services Building in Forest Park, GA (Metro Atlanta)
• This position will require a mix of both field and office work. A moderate amount of travel will be required (approximately 40%). Travel to vendors locations for audits and witness testing is required.

JOB SUMMARY

This position will provide daily leadership, guidance, and direction in the support and development of FACTS and GIS technologies for customers across Southern Company. This position will work within the Equipment Services group and serve as a technical resource for supporting design, maintenance, sparing strategy and problem resolution for customers across the Southern Company footprint supporting STATCOM and Gas Insulated Switchgear projects. Additional responsibilities include working with supply chain management and Equipment Services teammates and with vendors to ensure Southern Company’s requirements are met.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and quality are the top priorities
• Support VLC and traditional STATCOM projects including working with Transmission Planning, customers, and vendors to technical needs of our customers are met.
• Serve as a technical resource to the Project Management organization for project scoping and feasibility.
• Support projects by participating in design activities such as specifications, design reviews, performing factory audits, witness testing, and assisting customers in resolving technical issues.
• Support and work with all parties involved with projects.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required
• Professional Engineer License is preferred but not required

Experience:

• Knowledge of STATCOMs and GIS technologies is preferred but not required
• Experience in transmission planning, maintenance, substation physical design or protection and controls is preferred but not required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proven ability in applying safe work practices
• Ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external clients
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Presentation skills to effectively communicate technical knowledge to others
• Extensive problem-solving skills

Behavioral Attributes:

• Model Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
• Takes personal responsibility, demonstrates initiative, and is self-motivated
• Focuses on positive interactions and timely customer service
• Willing to accept challenging assignments
• Effective, team-oriented interpersonal and leadership skills

BENEFITS

For a list of comprehensive benefits, please visit this link.

About Southern Company

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.

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