Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for field work, drawing, estimating, and processing all paperwork associated with providing overhead and underground service to customers. Working with developers, builders, inspectors, and contractors is an integral part of the job process. A great deal of interaction with external customers is expected.

Successful candidates must communicate well and use those skills to help enhance customer value. Candidates must exhibit a positive questioning attitude and build trust with the team as we continue to enhance our culture of diversity and inclusion.

Job responsibilities include the general support of the engineering and line departments, which will include thorough knowledge of the distribution system. Candidate will be responsible for estimating monthly blankets, field investigations of orders, creation of residential loading sheets, team support of residential load analysis, designing and estimating single family home residential projects and other engineering duties as needed. Candidate will be required to participate in the "on call" rotation and be available after hours for Storm response.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Test Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Some college or technical certification is a plus

TECH test is required (either you must have passed the test previously OR otherwise, if you meet the requirements for the position, you will be invited to take the TECH test.)

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

Experience Requirements

2+ years of experience in a Power Utility or commercial/industrial/residential electrician experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

General engineering and construction knowledge preferred

Knowledge of electrical operations, distribution systems, underground, and overhead construction practices preferred

Experience designing and estimating distribution facilities preferred

Experience with drafting, engineering and line design software, GIS products, load estimating tools (specifically in residential loading) preferred,.

Experience with JETS, ARMS, Socket, AutoCAD, GIS products, CSS, CIT, iCLEAR and LEADS tools preferred.

Good computer skills: Outlook, Word, Excel preferred

Ability to work with customers and others as a team member

Ability to prioritize and organize work

Effective, proactive oral and written communication skills

Must be an effective negotiator who can protect our interests while serving the customer's needs

Duties includes being available for emergency assistance outside of normal work hours, weekends, holidays, and extended out of town storm duty

Candidate should be available for response within a reasonable amount of time

Candidate must be willing to work "on-call" rotation

Behavioral Attributes

Must make safety his or her top priority (Safety Excellence)

Must demonstrate "Our Values": Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment

Demonstrate a Questioning Attitude and continuously seek for learning opportunities and improvement

Positive attitude and strong customer focus

Demonstrate a genuine interest to be inclusive and understand and respect different perspectives

Must possess the ability to work alone as well as function as part of the team

Must be able to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with customers, engineers, customer service, and line crew personnel

Highly motivated and self-directed and work well under general supervision

Candidate must have a valid driver's license.