Interconnection Planning Engineer Principal
Engineer/Project Manager - Interconnection Planning, Transmission
Reports to: Susan Chin, Supervisor PD Interconnections & Planning
Location: 241 Ralph McGill, Atlanta GA (GPC HQ) or proximity to partner organizations
Travel: Up to 25%
Relocation: Partial
NOTE : This position will be filled at salary grade level 07 Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
Interconnection Planning is responsible for evaluating requests to add generation to the transmission system.
The department identifies scope, cost and timelines to ensure compliance with Southern Company’s technical interconnection requirements.
This position determines the technical direction and requirements for this process and directs the technical development of department employees.
This position provides input and advice to executive level management regarding the technical merits of these projects for the effective use of the capital budget.
This position also provides support to the members of the Transmission Planning Working Group (TPWG) and works with the members of the Georgia Integrated Transmission System (ITS) to resolve planning issues in the joint planning process.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Educational/Certification Requirements:
Four (4) year B.S. Engineering Degree or Engineering Technology Degree required
Professional Engineer’s License preferred
Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology degree preferred
Experience:
Technical Experience Requirements
A minimum of 5 years Transmission and/or Distribution experience in planning, design, engineering, operations or maintenance of the electric transmission or distribution system is required. [GV1] Extensive experience in both areas is preferred.
Technical knowledge in Substation P&C Field Services, P&C Applications, Substation Design, System Operations, Transmission Line Design, Transmission Maintenance, Distribution Reliability or Distribution Planning is preferred.
Specific experience related to generator interconnection process and implementation is desired.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proven knowledge of the Transmission system and recognized for technical competency.
Excellent analytical and technical problem-solving skills
Communicate well through written reports, well organized presentations and oral discussions
Interacting with internal and external customers on technical and political issues
Ability to deal with heavy workloads, multiple tasks and conflicting demands
Ability to work well withing cross-functional teams is critical
Knowledge of Microsoft’s Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and Outlook programs.
Knowledge of Microsoft’s Power Automate and PowerBi is desired.
Embraces new ideas and continuous learning
Acts with agility
Behavioral Attributes
Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance
Results-oriented approach to responsibilities and ownership and personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities.
Creative problem solver and with the ability to balance the needs of the Company and external input.
Functions effectively in a team environment with diverse disciplines and backgrounds as a leader or contributor.
Must be able to handle heavy workloads, time pressures, and conflicting demands.
Exhibits strong initiative and ability to make difficult decisions.
Strong adherence to Human Performance principles.
Questioning attitude
Follow through on commitments timely and accurately
Candidate must be a relationship builder at all levels; respected for knowledge and commitment
Look for opportunities to grow and develop in knowledge and understanding
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with Interconnection Planners to develop project scope, project completion time and transmission cost estimates (planning grade and TEAMS estimates) to Transmission Planning organization on projects related to Transmission Service and Generator Interconnection requests.
Work with Interconnection Planners to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions.
Train and develop new Interconnection Planners on technical requirements.
Document and improve processes to gain efficiencies
Present projects to the T&D Council for approval and serve as a technical resource.
Work with the Transmission Project Management Organization (PMO) to develop and submit BCAs for facility upgrades required to support generator interconnections and Transmission Service requests.
Proactively build and maintain partnerships with associates in Transmission, Distribution, Generation, ITS, Legal, Land, Environmental, and other organizations.
Process oversight working with the Accounting, Finance and Treasury organization to ensure proper assignment, handling and budgeting of costs associated generation interconnection upgrades.
Under technical guidance of the SCS Policy & Services Implementation Project Management group, develop Interconnection Agreements and other related contracts and documentation per FERC guidelines and ensure interconnection contracts are thorough and meet the needs of the customer while meeting Georgia Power and Southern Company’s compliance guidelines.
Coordinate and participate in activities required per ITS Planning Procedure 13 (Guidelines for Interconnecting New Generation to the Georgia ITS) along with other applicable ITS Planning and Operating Guidelines and Procedures and other generation interconnection activities requested by the ITS Participants.
Participate in reviewing ITS Participant Interconnection and Transmission Service Request (TSR) requests.
Maintain databases, spreadsheets, and other documentation to facilitate tracking of disposition of requests and progress of budgeted projects to ensure that service commitments are being met.
This position requires storm response, both on and occasionally off system.
This position requires a valid Georgia Driver’s License and the ability to drive company owned vehicles and/or rental vehicles to field visits.
RELATIONSHIPS – Key Interfaces
Transmission Planning
Transmission Policy & Services
Project Management Organization
Operations
Project Services
ITS Policy
Resource Planning
Retail Generation Development
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Job Identification: 7887
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power