Lead Project Engineer

Engineer – Georgia Transmission Control Center  

  

Reports to: Chris Gray, Transmission Control Center Supervisor 

Location: Lithia Springs, GA 

 

Job Summary 

 

The Transmission Control Center (TCC) Lead Project Engineer leads the clearance request process related to field engineer switching, which supports all major capital and maintenance projects on the Georgia Integrated Transmission System (ITS).  The Lead Project Engineer serves as the Subject Matter Expert for field engineer written switching, mobile installations, Operating Instructions, and relay settings. The Lead Project Engineer provides engineering support during real-time operations and serves as a communication bridge between the TCC and field engineers. The Lead Project Engineer represents Georgia Power Company and System Operations at associated Georgia ITS, Southern Company, Transmission Planning, Construction, and Project Management meetings.   

The successful candidate will gain extensive knowledge of Transmission System Operations and will build strong working relationships throughout Power Delivery, with other cross-functional areas, and with external stakeholders. The successful candidate will gain excellent project management experience in coordinating and meeting the clearance needs of our capital projects.  As a subject matter expert, the Lead Project Engineer supports process enhancement projects and strategic initiatives. They are a leader on the team responsible for developing others and managing projects statewide. 

 Candidates are encouraged to reach out to the following people to discuss this position during the posting window – Chris Gray, Hiring Manager, Scarlett Rooks, Team Leader, and/or Tomas Rodriguez Alicea, formerly in the role. 

 Insider Threat Program Applies: Position falls under the company’s Insider Threat Program and will have access and control over sensitive systems. Enhanced screening including background, drug screen, and psychological assessment, is required if you are selected. 

 Location:  Physical office location is at Douglas Hills Park, Lithia Springs, GA. This role has statewide responsibilities. 

 ***If, you do not live within a commutable distance from Douglas Hills Park and would like to relocate within a commutable distance, relocation assistance is available. (Please note that relocation within a commutable distance is not a requirement) 

 This role involves occasional travel (<10%), typically not requiring overnight stays. This role involves a mix of onsite and teleworking responsibilities.  There will be initial required, in-person training that may result in some overnight stays if you do not live within a commutable distance. 

 This position will be filled at exempt level 5E or 6E, depending on the knowledge, skills, and experience of the successful candidate. 

 

Job Responsibilities 

 

Provide leadership in coordinating the Engineer Switching process and providing related training to TCC and TMC teammates. 

Review, provide feedback, and approve engineer switching orders for Georgia Power and the ITS Participants. 

Provide engineering support to Transmission Operators in the Transmission Control Center  

Interact with field personnel (GPC and ITS participants) as well as SCS Design and TM&S Support to identify and track new equipment or communications issues and drive solutions. 

Support special projects like the Transmission Switching Procedure (TSP) Handbook that drive efficiencies in our business. 

 

Job Requirements  

 

Education & Experience 

 

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology is preferred, electrical is a plus 

Experience in Protection & Control Field Services (P&CFS) is required, 2+ years preferred. 

Alternately, significant System Operations or other clearance related experience demonstrating proficiency in engineer switching. 

Experience in SCS P&C Applications Design is a plus 

 

Knowledge, Skills, & Behavioral Attributes 

 

Strong skills in problem-solving, decision-making, and multi-tasking 

Proven effective interpersonal, analytical, and presentation skills 

Develops others through OJT and/or formal training 

Ability to work productively as a team player or independently as required 

Must be detail oriented and thorough 

Demonstrate strong customer focus 

Demonstrate