Georgia Power Company
Grid Enhancing Technologies, Principal Project Manager/Engineer
Georgia Power Company, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Grid Enhancing Technologies, Principal Project Manager/Engineer
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Grid Enhancing Technologies, Principal Project Manager/Engineer
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Job Summary At Georgia Power, we are committed to making smart investments for Georgia's energy future to ensure our customers are provided clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy. To keep up with the growing demand for electricity, we’re working to deploy emerging technologies and strategically invest 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. It will provide technical leadership in the identification, evaluation, development, and deployment of advanced grid solutions, and support major initiatives such as the assessment and technical reporting for regulatory and government requirements. The role 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.
Major Job 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, partnerships, 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.
Translate technical findings into compelling executive summaries that inform enterprise decision‑making.
Job 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.
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.
Consistent demonstration of behaviors aligned with our core values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
Company Information Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), serving 2.6 million customers in most of Georgia. We are committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, with a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal, natural gas, and renewables such as solar, hydroelectric, and wind.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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 Details Job Identification: 15281
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
Locations: Atlanta, GA (GPC HQ 241 Ralph McGill), option to sit in Birmingham, AL
Desired Grade Level: Exempt L7 – L8
Relocation: Yes
Travel Frequency: Up to 25% of the time
Work Schedule: Hybrid – currently four days in office, one day telecommute (subject to adjustment).
Compensation: Base salary $118,700.00 – $178,100.00, with incentive programs and benefits.
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Grid Enhancing Technologies, Principal Project Manager/Engineer
role at
Georgia Power Company .
Job Summary At Georgia Power, we are committed to making smart investments for Georgia's energy future to ensure our customers are provided clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy. To keep up with the growing demand for electricity, we’re working to deploy emerging technologies and strategically invest 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. It will provide technical leadership in the identification, evaluation, development, and deployment of advanced grid solutions, and support major initiatives such as the assessment and technical reporting for regulatory and government requirements. The role 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.
Major Job 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, partnerships, 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.
Translate technical findings into compelling executive summaries that inform enterprise decision‑making.
Job 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.
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.
Consistent demonstration of behaviors aligned with our core values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
Company Information Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), serving 2.6 million customers in most of Georgia. We are committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, with a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal, natural gas, and renewables such as solar, hydroelectric, and wind.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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 Details Job Identification: 15281
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
Locations: Atlanta, GA (GPC HQ 241 Ralph McGill), option to sit in Birmingham, AL
Desired Grade Level: Exempt L7 – L8
Relocation: Yes
Travel Frequency: Up to 25% of the time
Work Schedule: Hybrid – currently four days in office, one day telecommute (subject to adjustment).
Compensation: Base salary $118,700.00 – $178,100.00, with incentive programs and benefits.
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