**Protection & Control Applications Supervisor (Forest Park)** **SCS, Technical Shared Services, Protection & Control Applications Department** _This position will be located in Forest Park, GA (Metro Atlanta)_ **POSITION SUMMARY** This position supervises the TSS Engineering - Protection & Control Applications-East Group (PCA). PCA works to ensure the safe installation, delivery, and use of reliable and affordable electric energy though leadership, engineering expertise, teamwork, and the promotion of continuous improvement in the fields of transmission system protection applications and performance, short circuit modeling and impact studies, and compliance requirements related to these fields. PCA specifies applications, sets, and coordinates dependable and secure transmission equipment protection systems that can be safely installed and maintained and are compliant with all company and regulatory requirements. PCA maintains the system short circuit model and performs short circuit studies for various applications including evaluating of safe work practices and procedures, planning and design criteria, and interconnection requirements. PCA is also responsible for providing technical support for construction activities, emergency restoration of the system, operational scenarios, system event analysis, new customer evaluations, and Georgia ITS requirements. The PCA Supervisor will provide leadership for the team, ensure work is appropriately assigned and performed, interface with business partners concerning requirements and results, and provide for the employees' technical and professional development. This position will have performance management responsibilities for 8-10 employees, plus a Team Leader. **POSITION QUALIFICATIONS** **_Education Requirements:_** + BS degree in Engineering (not Engineering Technology) is required. + BS degree in Electrical Engineering is strongly preferred. + Professional Engineering license is strongly preferred. **_Experience Requirements:_** + At least 5 years prior experience in protection systems, operations, substations, planning, and/or engineering design is required. + Experience in protection and control system applications, settings, design, or commissioning is strongly preferred. + Direct and significant experience in protection and control system applications and settings is preferred. + Formal supervisory experience is strongly preferred. **_Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:_** + Proven ability to successfully implement and lead safe work behaviors and solutions in the workplace. + Proven ability to achieve results through effective interpersonal, analytical, communication, teamwork, negotiation, and presentation skills. + Proven skills in the areas of performance management, employee development, and inclusion. + Proven ability to make educated decisions and take action in normal and emergency situations. + Proven ability to establish and maintain peer and customer relationships across organizational lines. + Time management skills sufficient to help manage projects of the team with various priorities and competing deadlines. + Knowledge of Southern Company’s current design practices, standards, and procedures. + Knowledge of transmission protection systems, PRC Compliance requirements, and short circuit analysis is preferred. + Broad knowledge of the construction, operation, and maintenance of Transmission and Distribution facilities. + Knowledge of Georgia ITS process and requirements is strongly preferred. **_Behavioral Attributes:_** + Model "Our Values" of Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Acting with Integrity, and Superior Performance. + Safety focused with understanding that properly engineered solutions are paramount to the welfare of personnel and the public. + Customer focused with desire to incorporate customer perspective into solutions and deliverables. + Strong emphasis on continuous improvement and promoting being a Learning Organization. + Takes responsibility and ownership for projects and issues. Follows through on all aspects of assignments to ensure quality completion. + Desire to develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of transmission protection system applications, guidelines, and procedures. + Expects and pursues high standards, proficiency, and job knowledge. + Receptive to informal training opportunities and feedback. + Exhibit a positive, "can do" spirit, and champion Southern Company procedures and guidelines. + Works well with diverse groups, tailoring communications methods appropriately for customers, covered employees, supervision, and management. **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** + Ensure the safety of the team, business partners, and the public is a principal inclusion in the engineering and production of deliverables, providing technical support, and performing general activities. + Manage the selection and development of a strong, diverse, inclusive, and effective team. + Demonstrate teamwork and inclusion while encouraging collaboration. + Manage the PCA’s workload with internal and supplemental resources to ensure capital project and other deadlines are met. + Evaluate and coach performance of individual team members and provide for technical and professional development. + Ensure contract terms and expectations are met for supplemental resources. + Work closely with other groups or departments to communicate PCA’s capabilities and to coordinate support requests and deadlines to optimally meet customer and business partner needs. + Ensure all regulatory compliance requirements are met and company policies followed. + Ensure PCA team members are engaged in industry issues and abreast of emerging technologies. + Support the development of Protection & Control specifications, design standards and criteria for use on the Southern Company System. + Participate in, support, and lead as appropriate TSS activities and initiatives. + Communicate through clear, concise reports and guidelines, well-organized formal presentations, and open, effective one-on-one discussions. + Contribute and recruit new ideas to implement and meet strategic goals. **_Other Requirements:_** + Some travel may be required (1-2 days per month) + Flexibility in work schedule available **ADDITIONAL DETAILS** + Some relocation assistance may be available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the area. **BENEFITS** + Competitive Pay + Excellent benefits packages which include: + Medical and dental coverage + Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan + Performance-sharing plan + 401(k) plan with a generous company match + Bonus opportunities + Tuition Reimbursement **_***Please submit an updated resume with your application***_** 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 invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process. 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: 10492 Job Category: Engineering Job Schedule: Full time Company: Southern Company Services