Engineer I-Sr.

Microgrid Engineer

Are you an engineer with a passion for advancing the future of energy? Do you want to contribute to the safe and reliable integration of innovative energy solutions? Georgia Power is looking for a motivated and experienced Engineer to join our Grid Transformation team. This role offers an opportunity to be involved in the origination, development, and deployment of DERS, including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Microgrids.

 

About the Opportunity

At Georgia Power, we are committed to making smart investments for Georgia's energy future to ensure our customers are provided the clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy. To keep up with the growing demand for electricity, we’re always working to deploy the latest technologies and strategically investing in our grid to make it as reliable and dependable as possible.

As an Microgrid Engineer at Georgia Power, you'll play a key role in supporting this commitment. You will focus on designing, developing, and advancing DER projects across our business and with stakeholders to enhance grid reliability or support stakeholder resilience needs. If you are someone who is interested in leveraging technical knowledge and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders to advance the future of energy delivery, we encourage you to apply.

 

What You'll Do

• Lead Project Development: Lead efforts to design and advance DER projects; ensure projects are designed to meet key objectives and stakeholders are engaged throughout the process. 
• Provide Technical Support: Offer technical leadership and expertise to support Georgia Power and Southern Company's growth in DER projects and technologies, with a focus on BESS and Microgrid solutions.
• Contribute to Strategy: Provide input to future integrated resource plans (IRP), DER strategies, and interconnection policies.
• Engage with Industry: Participate in relevant industry committees and working groups.
• Navigate Regulations: Read, interpret, and communicate policies, procedures, regulatory proceedings, and legal agreements.
• Support Project Management: Following project design, support project management to ensure the project is successfully implemented and goals are met. 
• Support Project Interconnections: Provide support for interconnection projects, coordinating across business functions.

 

What You'll Bring Education

• Required: Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Electrical Engineering preferred).
• Desired: Professional Engineer (PE) license, advanced Engineering Degrees, or relevant industry certifications.

Experience

• Essential: Experience in planning, design, engineering, operations, or maintenance of electric transmission or distribution systems.
• Highly Preferred: Specific experience with DERS, including BESS, Microgrid technologies, or the generator interconnection process.
• Collaborative Mindset: Experience in fostering an inclusive work environment.

Skills & Abilities

• Effective Communication: Possess strong written and oral communication skills, for clear communication at all levels internally and externally, including with national industry organizations.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to achieve results by working with employees, peers, and contractors.
• Cross-Functional Work: Ability to lead and work well within cross-functional teams.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong technical abilities, and with an ability to work through complex issues.
• Interpersonal Skills: Effective interpersonal skills and ability to build good relationships.
• Problem-Solving: A creative problem solver capable of balancing company needs with external input.

 

Location & Flexibility

This role is based in our Atlanta, GA office at 241 Ralph McGill Boulevard with in-office expectations. Some travel to potential sites or external events will be required.

 

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