Operations Planning Project Manager

JOB SUMMARY
The Operations Planning team at the Transmission Control Center is responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the Georgia Integrated Transmission System through providing analysis and coordination of 12,+ clearance requests required to support construction and maintenance projects across Georgia.

The Operations Planning Project Manager will serve as a point of contact and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for operational input for transmission projects including interconnection and customer choice projects, from initial siting through energization. In addition, they will identify and address operational risks associated with grid transformation and ensure preparedness of any operational challenges.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Serve as a point of contact and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for operational input for transmission projects including interconnection and customer choice projects, from initial siting through energization.
2. Conduct transmission system operation planning studies to evaluate near term, one month out, and long-term clearances associated with maintenance and construction projects.
3. Work closely with the prearrange team in the clearance review process.
4. Provide daily support to the System Operators by performing contingency modeling and analysis as needed and support restoration efforts during storms, Energy Emergency Alerts, and significant system events.
5. Provide leadership, training, coaching, and mentoring to a team of engineers/analysts to ensure success in technical and leadership competencies.
6. Provide continuous training to grow bench strength of Operations Planning team.
7. Develop and implement training programs to ensure preparedness for operational challenges and risk management associated with grid transformation – grid enhancing technologies, IBRs, DERs, large load pockets, etc.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Experience & Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or Associate degree is required - Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering technology degree is preferred.
At least 5 years of combined experience in power system control center operations and/or transmission construction, maintenance, planning or design (required).
Expertise in modeling and power system analysis (required).
Knowledge of transmission switching and clearance practices (preferred).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of bulk power system planning and operations.
Expertise in modeling and power system analysis.
Proficiency in power flow and power system analysis software.
Understanding of the electric utility industry, especially in the development, design, and construction of generation facilities.
Basic knowledge and understanding of renewable energy resources, including solar generation, battery energy storage systems, and microgrids.
Understanding of the impact of high penetration Inverter-Based Resources (IBRs) on bulk power system operations.
Awareness of bulk power system operational risks, such as wide-area events, generation/load curtailment, and power quality issues.
Knowledge of project management processes for coordinating capital project outages.
Ability to develop and implement effective training programs and provide real-time support as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
Effective communication skills with diverse stakeholders and the ability to build consensus across organizations.
Proven ability to work collaboratively with multi-discipline teams of engineers and analysts.
Effective project management skills, including managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.

Other Requirements:
Must meet all physical and cyber security requirements including participation in the Insider Threat Program.
The successful candidate must live within commutable distance of the Transmission Control Center or be willing to relocate.

Relocation assistance is available if qualified.

Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind.

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.

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:
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power