Grid Enhancing Technologies, Principal Project Manager/Engineer

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About the position

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 working to deploy emerging technologies and strategically investing in our grid to reliably and affordably serve our customers. This position is critical for advancing Georgia Power Company’s integration of emerging grid technologies to support customers evolving energy needs. This role will provide technical leadership in the identification, evaluation, development, and deployment of advanced grid solutions, which will include supporting major initiatives such as the assessment and technical reporting for regulatory and government requirements. This position will also coordinate cross-functionally to develop an overall GETs evaluation and framework strategy to ultimately drive adoption of these innovative technologies across our business.

Responsibilities

  • Lead coordination for technical evaluations and deployments of emerging grid solutions, with a particular focus on Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs).
  • Support and lead coordination of technical evaluation, assessment of, and reporting on projects, with a focus on those funded by governmental agencies, other partnerships as applicable, and regulatory coordination.
  • Develop frameworks and processes for GETs integration, ensuring alignment with regulatory commitments.
  • Manage and coordinate deployment of strategic projects, including performance metrics and regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally across Southern Company to ensure consistent strategy and execution for emerging grid technologies.
  • Represent Georgia Power externally to communicate technical efforts, build partnerships, and align industry initiatives.
  • Ability to translate technical findings into compelling executive summaries that inform enterprise decision-making.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required, degree in engineering or related field preferred.
  • Proven experience in technical project management, preferably in grid technologies or energy infrastructure.
  • Strong analytical skills to assess opportunities, resolve issues, and implement effective solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate complex projects.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills for engaging internal and external stakeholders.
  • Consistent demonstration of behaviors aligned with our core values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with regulatory processes and grant-funded projects (DOE, GEFA, etc.) is highly desirable.
  • Technical expertise in Transmission & Distribution systems, planning models, GETs, and emerging energy technologies preferred.
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