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Equipment Services Engineer (Birmingham or Atlanta)

Southern Company Services, Technical Shared Services Engineering

WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE & TRAVEL

• This position is flexible to be located in either Birmingham, AL or Forest Park, GA (Metro Atlanta)

• Some office work can be performed remotely (telework/work from home) with the expectation that you can successfully telework and would be willing to travel to work and/or field location on a routine (to be determined) and as-needed basis.

• Some relocation assistance may be available if the successful candidates does not already live within a reasonable commute distance.

• This position will require a mix of both field and office work. A moderate amount of travel will be required (approximately 25%). Travel to vendors locations for audits and witness testing is required.

JOB SUMMARY

This position will provide daily leadership, guidance, and direction in the support of major equipment needs for customers across Southern Company. This position will work within the Equipment Services group and serve as a technical resource for major equipment supporting design, maintenance, sparing strategy and problem resolution for customers across the Southern Company footprint supporting both generation, transmission, and nuclear. Additional responsibilities include working with supply chain management and Equipment Services teammates to streamline equipment request, completing special projects, and working with vendors to ensure Southern Company’s requirements are met.

Summary of Position Responsibilities:

• Ensure safety and quality are the top priorities

• Support fleet circuit breaker projects including meeting you’re your customers and project managers to ensure appropriate equipment is procured and assigned to projects in a timely manner.

• Serve as a technical resource to the Project Management organization for project scoping and feasibility.

• Support projects by participating in design activities such as specifications, design reviews, performing factory audits, witness nesting, and assisting customers in resolving technical issues.

• Support and work with all parties involved with projects such as system owners, TSS, Transmission Maintenance Areas, Substation Maintenance support, Vendor Quality, Generation Planning & Development, Projection & Controls, and Transmission Planning.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required

• Professional Engineer License is preferred

Experience:

• Knowledge of circuit breakers is preferred but not required

• Knowledge of Power BI, Mobi is preferred but not required

• Experience in transmission maintenance or protection and controls is preferred but not required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proven ability in applying safe work practices

• Ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external clients

• Excellent oral and written communications skills

• Presentation skills to effectively communicate technical knowledge to others

• Extensive problem-solving skills

Behavioral Attributes:

• Model Our Values : Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.

• Takes personal responsibility, demonstrates initiative, and is self-motivated

• Focuses on positive interactions and timely customer service

• Willing to accept challenging assignments

• Effective, team-oriented interpersonal and leadership skills

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Pay

• Excellent benefits packages which includes:

  • Medical and dental coverage

  • Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan

  • Performance-sharing plan

  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match

  • Bonus opportunities

  • Tuition Reimbursement

*Please submit an updated resume with your application*

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 10477

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services