Project Coordinator, Grid Strategy & Solutions

AbilityLinks; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Power, through Grid Strategy & Solutions, seeks a Project Coordinator to support federal funding coordination, compliance reporting, and cross-functional communication. You will maintain trackers, prepare leadership materials, and help identify funding opportunities for grid modernization.

The role operates in a hybrid schedule at the GPC HQ in Atlanta, GA, with travel as needed. A Bachelor's degree and related coordination experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; preferred fields include business, economics, finance, engineering, public policy.
• Experience in project coordination, project management, program or project support, reporting or compliance preferred.
• Exposure to grant or loan-funded programs and their reporting or compliance requirements is a plus.
• Experience in transmission and distribution, electrical utility operations, or the broader energy industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support federally funded transmission and grid modernization initiatives aligned with strategic objectives.
• Coordinate logistics, compliance, and reporting deliverables through portfolio execution.
• Build and refresh project trackers, schedules, and status reports to keep milestones visible.
• Generate accurate reports and organize project documents and process improvements.
• Track compliance and reporting deliverables for regulatory and funding partners.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication across internal teams and external agencies.
• Support regulatory initiatives related to Power Delivery, including data requests.
• Assist in identifying and pursuing funding opportunities, including grants and loans.
• Support integration of emerging grid technologies to modernize infrastructure.
• Maintain records for project activities, compliance, and funding applications; monitor progress.
• Escalate risks or issues proactively.

Skills

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

MS Planner

SharePoint

Excel

Job description

Project Coordinator

Grid Strategy & Solutions | Power Delivery | Georgia Power Company

Location: GPC HQ - Atlanta, GA, USA

Job Summary

At Georgia Power, we are committed to making smart investments for Georgia's energy future to ensure our customers are provided clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy. To meet growing electricity demand, we are deploying emerging technologies and strategically investing in our grid to keep service reliable and affordable for our customers. The Grid Strategy & Solutions (GSS) team leads Georgia Power's pursuit and execution of federal and state funding, along with emerging grid technology initiatives. The programs that GSS manages for Power Delivery represent a growing, multi-billion-dollar portfolio that must be executed with discipline, accuracy, and strong cross-functional coordination. The Project Coordinator will play a pivotal role supporting Georgia Power's Strategic Projects within Grid Strategy & Solutions. Reporting to the Project Manager for federal funding, this position supports the project managers and technical leads on the team while owning responsibility for the coordination of logistics, compliance, and reporting deliverables, and facilitating communication across internal teams and external agencies. The Coordinator helps keep the portfolio moving from funding award through execution by maintaining trackers and schedules, compiling reports and compliance deliverables, organizing project documentation, and preparing clear materials for leadership and external partners. In addition, this position supports the identification and evaluation of strategic funding opportunities and the integration of emerging grid technologies that help modernize grid infrastructure and improve system reliability. The hiring range for this position will be between Level 3 (L3E) and Level 6 (L6E); the position will be filled based on the successful candidate's education, experience, and qualifications.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct support in the execution of federally funded transmission and grid modernization initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Own the coordination of logistics, compliance, and reporting deliverables, helping projects within the portfolio move smoothly from award into execution.
• Build, maintain, and refresh project trackers, schedules, and status reports so that milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and risks stay visible and current.
• Generate and compile accurate reports, including financial reporting, organization of project documents, and documentation of process improvements.
• Track and organize compliance and reporting deliverables, ensuring timely, accurate submission to regulatory agencies and funding partners.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication and collaboration across internal teams (environmental, engineering, PMO, finance, accounting, legal, compliance, regulatory) and external agencies and partners.
• Provide direct support in regulatory and legislative initiatives related to Power Delivery, including coordinating, tracking, and responding to data requests and related activities.
• Assist in the identification, evaluation, and pursuit of strategic funding opportunities, which may include federal grants and loans, to potentially accelerate deployment of new grid technologies.
• Support the evaluation and integration of emerging grid technologies that contribute to modernizing grid infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for project activities, compliance requirements, and funding applications, and monitor progress, performance metrics, and deadlines, proactively escalating potential risks or issues.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in business, economics, finance, engineering, public policy, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• Experience in project coordination, project management, program or project support, reporting, or compliance is preferred.
• Experience with regulatory or federal processes and procedures is preferred.
• Exposure to grant or loan-funded programs, and their reporting or compliance requirements, is a plus.
• Experience in transmission and distribution, electrical utility operations, or the broader energy industry is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple, complex deliverables and deadlines.
• Proven project management and facilitation skills, with the ability to own coordination and keep stakeholders aligned.
• General knowledge of Power Delivery operations, processes, and terminology is preferred.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, budgeting, or financial planning processes and reporting systems is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to convey complex or technical information clearly and concisely to a range of audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook); familiarity with tools such as SharePoint, Power BI, planning tools (MS Planner) and project management software (Primavera P6) is a plus.
• Ability to build relationships and facilitate collaboration across diverse cross-functional teams internal and external to the organization.
• Self-starter who takes initiative, follows through, understands the reason behind the work, and asks questions when requirements are unclear.

Behavioral Attributes

• Consistent demonstration of behaviors aligned with Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
• Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment; adaptable, curious, and eager to learn.

Work Location, Schedule, and Travel

This position will be based at GPC Headquarters, 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, GA. Relocation assistance may be available if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commuting distance. The team currently works a hybrid schedule and is generally in the office Monday through Thursday, with one telecommute day (subject to adjustment). This position will require approximately up to 15% travel (day trips or occasional overnight as necessary), primarily within Georgia Power's service territory.

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 Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power