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Southern Company Hosting Capacity Planning Engineer (Atlanta) in Atlanta, Georgia
Hosting Capacity Planning - Engineer
Location: 241 Ralph McGill Blvd Atlanta, Ga **This is a hybrid position. The successful candidate will be required to live within commutable distance of office. Relocation may be available upon hiring team's discretion.
Job Summary:
The Hosting Capacity Planning Department performs analysis of Georgia Power’s Distribution system to determine the amount of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) generation that can be seamlessly added to our electric system without necessitating changes or upgrades.
This position will support the growing needs from solar developers by providing Hosting Capacity maps of the Distribution system to aid them in their siting of potential generation projects. This position will be responsible to determine the available capacity and constraints on the Transmission system that impact the Solar Generator projects, provide capacity information for Distribution substation banks, create base cases, and determine the available Hosting Capacity for Solar load on each of our Distribution feeders.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop Georgia Power’s Hosting Capacity product. Provide regular updates to the current conditions of our Distribution feeders.
Run CYME circuit analysis modeling to determine the available capacity for each circuit.
Verify and gather equipment data and perform consistent modeling for Hosting Capacity output.
Work with contractor on specific circuits related to the methodology of gathering load data, and the allocation of that load by either Connected kVA or kWh Consumption.
Determine the available capacity and constraints on the Transmission system that impact the Solar Generator projects.
Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, & Behavioral Attributes):
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology is preferred, additional consideration of experience for electric utility industry certifications.
Minimum 2 years electrical utility distribution, transmission experience desired; additional consideration of Power Delivery experience.
Experience with the CYME circuit analysis program, Python Scripting or other Distribution modeling software is desired.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong technical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Effective at building relationships with cross functional teams.
Ability to work under deadlines to respond to customer demands.
Ability to prioritize work effectively, exercise sound judgment, and accurately complete multiple tasks.
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 159 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. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
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 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: 6327
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
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