Project Manager, Transmission Planning

Department Overview

This is one of the most exciting and dynamic times in recent history for the power industry as we evaluate and implement renewable energy and emerging technologies to build the future of energy for the advancement of our customers and communities.  

Transmission planning plays a critical role in Southern Company’s success in achieving this goal by continuously developing a reliable, flexible, and resilient transmission grid that meets the needs of our future.

At Southern Company, our transmission planning organization encompasses all aspects of planning the transmission system for our subsidiary retail electric utilities in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi.  This includes expertise in numerous areas such as steady-state and dynamic power system analysis, power quality and transient analysis, load modeling and base case development, annual transmission expansion plan development, reliability standards compliance, economic development transmission service evaluations, OATT transmission service requests, generator interconnection and designation studies, generation RFP procurements, unit retirement and new build evaluations, regional planning and coordination with external utilities, interface analysis, GMD and EMP analysis, transmission policy and regulatory, industry committee leadership, and tools and technology innovation.  While each group within transmission planning has a targeted function, we foster an environment of cross-functional teamwork and collaboration and are committed to working with our employees on career and personal development in multiple areas of their interest.  As a vertically integrated utility, we also have the unique opportunity to work closely with teams from across our organization in all the major business sectors.

Position Details

We currently have a project manager position available on the following team: TP-Regional Planning and Support.

TP-Regional Planning & Support – This team is responsible for ensuring reliable transmission interconnections with neighboring utilities (e.g., Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina) and as such, is highly engaged in providing leadership and influence through a variety of industry committees.  It is also responsible for performing OATT delivery service studies for third-party customer requests.  The team provides support to the entire department and electric operating companies through policy coordination, the creation of power systems models, development of industry-leading engineering applications, training, and ensuring compliance with all required standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Spearhead the execution of TP’s technology goals by leading, managing, and directly contributing to technology projects.
• Support end users in the use of technology tools
• Track, prioritize, and manage software bug fixes from creation to completion.
• Explore use of novel technologies to expand capability and efficiency across the department.
• Develop documentation on processes and tools to create training aids and SOPs.
• Coordinate with multiple groups within Southern Company Services and the Operating Companies, as well as external utilities.
• Effectively present informative reports and presentations to internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and represent Southern Company in industry committees and initiatives.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math or science is required.
• Master’s degree in engineering or business is desirable. 
• Professional Engineering License is desirable.

Work Experience

• Experience in transmission planning or operations is desired.
• Experience in software development is desired.
• Experience with C# and Python is desired.
• Knowledge of software architecture, database structure is desired
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams is desired.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong time management and organizational skills required to balance multiple projects simultaneously and adhere to deadlines.
• Prior exposure to PSS/E and computer modeling of electrical power systems is preferred, but not required
• Prior experience with SQL databases, PowerBI, and data science tools is a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively present complex topics.
• Programming/Scripting in C# and/or Python. 

Behavioral Attributes

• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and inno