JOB DESCRIPTION
Area Planner, Metro-West Region
Location: 241 Ralph McGill Blvd., Atlanta GA – GPC Corporate Office. **Work location flexible for alternate locations around GA**
JOB SUMMARY
This position will support the Metro-West Region in Georgia. The position will be filled at an exempt level 3 - 6 dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. The position is responsible for the following duties: developing innovative and cost-effective solutions for electric service to new and existing customers; maintaining the reliability of Georgia Power's transmission and substation facilities; reviewing documentation to ensure compliance with design criteria and standards; conducting feasibility studies; determining manpower and cost estimates; forecasting, planning, and developing projects for the 5-year budget period; and providing area planning services for the Georgia Integrated Transmission System (ITS) participants.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Educational/Certification Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Engineering Technology required.
- Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.
- Professional Engineer's License a plus.
Experience:
Technical Experience Requirements:
- A minimum of 3 years Transmission and/or Distribution experience is required.
- Technical knowledge in Distribution Reliability, Distribution Planning, Distribution Engineering, Substation Design or Protective Equipment Applications, Transmission Construction, Transmission Line Design, Substation P&C Field Services, Transmission Maintenance (Line or Sub), Transmission Project Management or System Operations.
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities
- Knowledge of the Transmission system
- Self-Motivated and able to work in a team environment.
- Customer focused with strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external clients.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including executives, management, supervision, covered employees, contract employees, business leaders, and all customers
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to develop and manage multiple concurrent projects and set priorities
- Experience with TEAMS and/or STOMP preferred
- Experience with PSS/E or other System Modeling software is a plus.
- Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Access, is a plus.
Behavioral Attributes:
- Demonstrate Our Values
- Models ethical conduct
- Exhibits strong initiative and ability to make difficult decisions
- Adaptable to internal and external demands
- Ability to develop creative solutions to solve problems and balance the needs of the company and external public
- Ability to resolve conflict between individuals and functional areas
- Ability to cultivate an inclusive team environment for project success
- Attention to detail and following processes and procedures
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for electric service to new and existing customers, maintaining the reliability of Georgia Power's transmission and substation facilities.
- Forecast, plan, and develop transmission and/or substation addition and improvement projects for a 5-year budget period.
- Perform normal and contingency loading studies for substation and sub-transmission lines, voltage drop, flicker, transformer capability and other technical studies. Develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for resolving these problems.
- Proactively build and maintain relationships with associates in Transmission, Distribution, Sales, ITS, and other organizations.
- Provide Area Planning services for the Georgia Integrated Transmission System (ITS) Participants including peak load and forecast data.
- Facilitate and Execute both virtual and in person (field locations, substations, and line rights of way) solution team meetings.
RELATIONSHIPS
Key Interfaces
- Transmission Maintenance organization
- Assigned Region organization
- Executives and managers for project presentation and approval
- Project Development organization
- Design and Construction organizations