Grid Innovations Engineer (GETs) – Hybrid Role

Southern Co.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid in-office/telecommute schedule

Up to 25% travel

Job summary

Georgia Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, seeks a GETs Engineer to lead the technical direction for grid-enhancing technologies, including evaluation, development, and deployment of GETs, with cross-functional coordination to advance the strategy.

The role requires a engineering background with 2+ years in regulatory or federal processes, plus strong power system analysis and project coordination skills; a hybrid work arrangement is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 2+ years of regulatory or federal process experience.
• Experience in technical project coordination in bulk power delivery or grid technologies.
• Experience with power system analysis including power flow and contingency analysis.
• Strong technical, analytical, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of GETs and emerging energy technologies preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication for internal and external audiences.
• Ability to manage complex reporting and fast-paced projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination for evaluation and deployment of GETs.
• Move GETs from concept to operational reality with engineering evidence.
• Ensure regulatory alignment and documentation for GETs integration.
• Integrate GET solutions into transmission expansion planning.
• Own technical value proposition for solutions addressing system constraints.
• Translate technical findings into clear reports and executive summaries.
• Collaborate across Southern Company to ensure consistent execution.
• Represent Georgia Power to communicate efforts and build partnerships.

Skills

Grid-Enhancing Technologies (GETs)

Power system analysis

Regulatory processes experience

Technical project coordination

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Georgia Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, seeks a GETs Engineer to lead the technical direction for grid-enhancing technologies, including evaluation, development, and deployment of GETs, with cross-functional coordination to advance the strategy.

The role requires a engineering background with 2+ years in regulatory or federal processes, plus strong power system analysis and project coordination skills; a hybrid work arrangement is offered.