Engineering Supervisor

Description for Internal Candidates The Engineering Supervisor (ES) is responsible for providing overall leadership and direction for the engineering teams and distribution systems within the Columbus Operating HQ. Location: 3610 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, 31907 Territory Covered: this position is responsible for the Columbus Headquarters. The successful candidate must live within commutable distance to this location. Please note that this job will require up to 25% travel. Relocation benefits are available for this position if needed. Job Responsibilities Leadership expectations and responsibilities include exhibiting behaviors in alignment with the Southern Company “Our Values”, Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance. The Engineering Supervisor (ES) will lead the engineering team in a Safety Excellence environment with a focus on learning how to work safely and how engineering decisions impact the safety of peers and coworkers. The ES will work to build a culture where team members feel included, valued, and free to speak up. The ES is responsible for ensuring the development of team members, communicating business goals to the team, and providing performance management to the team. The ES will provide leadership and guidance for planning, engineering, design, and construction of all activities in the area and will help monitor and guide area-wide Distribution functional budgets, compliance, and system maintenance to ensure reliability. This includes investigating extended or significant outages as well as timely addressing customer issues that arise. The ES will provide guidance to the team in dealing with customer issues (internal and external) and will communicate with upper management about customer issues. This position will work closely with the other functional departments in the area to deliver best in class, customer value, reliability and cost as well as supporting external community activities. The ES will lead restoration efforts during area storm events and will be required to participate in SERP events across the Southern System and events off system as required. Education Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is strongly preferred. Experience Proven commitment to Safety Excellence is required. Proven performance management abilities are required. Proven leadership abilities are required. Formal leadership experience is strongly preferred. Proven record of dealing effectively with customers is preferred. Influencer and champion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through words and actions A minimum of 5 years of experience in Georgia Power Transmission and/or Distribution is preferred. Experience working as a Distribution Engineer is preferred. Cross-functional, cross-company experience is a plus Experience managing capital and O&M budgets is a plus Experience with storm response and planning is preferred Experience with TCMS, ARCOS, JETS, CSS, ARMS, or DISTIEW is a plus Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written Articulates complex issues simply Embraces and advances Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts Leads change effectively Knowledge of Power Delivery operations and processes preferred Knowledge of Distribution operations practices and procedures preferred Ability to build strong relationships and a strong team Demonstrated ability to recognize high profile opportunities and respond as needed without prompting Behavioral Attributes The ideal candidate must: Demonstrate a commitment to Safety Excellence. Exhibit behavior consistent with Our Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance. Maintain a positive attitude. ( demonstrates Leadership maturity ) Demonstrate an understanding of what it means to place value on the customer. Possess the ability to develop effective relationships and establish trust with teammates and customers. Be self-motivated and able to motivate others with a proven record of responsible behavior. ( Self-motivated and ability to motivate others ) Demonstrate experience developing and fostering a diverse workforce where employees feel included, valued, and free to speak up. Show the skill of building an environment of trust where employees can develop and continuously improve. Be able to maximize team effectiveness, set high team expectations, and hold employees accountable for those expectations. ( Positive Reinforcement ) Demonstrate the ability to think strategically and develop strategic initiatives. Take personal ownership of their responsibilities, hold themself accountable for performance at a high level and be a self-starter. Be a team player who seeks the greater good for the company. Be able to adapt to changing demands. ( Proactive Approach ) Communicate candidly and transparently. Other Requirements Valid Driver's License Travel is sometimes required, up to 25% of the time Must live in/near or be willing to relocate within reasonable distance to Columbus Relocation assistance available if needed This position has been identified as a role that will require the use of a Georgia Power fleet vehicle. The following will be required if you are selected for this position: Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience (Must hold a valid driver’s license for the class vehicle to be operated. Driving permits are not typically considered a valid driver’s license). Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application, no convictions of major traffic violations (DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, etc.) within the 12 months prior to application, or any pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application. Must consent to a continuous monitoring of your Motor Vehicle Record.