Distributed Energy Resources Manager bei Georgia Power Company
Georgia Power Company · Atlanta, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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- Optionales Büro in Atlanta
Job Title: Manager, DER & Microgrid Integration
Location: Atlanta, GA
Position Summary:
We are seeking a forward-thinking and strategic teammate to lead a dynamic team focused on the development, integration, and testing of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), including microgrids, flexibility technologies, and emerging grid-edge solutions. This role is pivotal in shaping the utility’s evolving grid capabilities, ensuring safe, reliable, and scalable deployment of DERs across our service territory.
The ideal candidate will bring a blend of strategic thinking, leadership experience, and technical aptitude to drive innovation and operational excellence in DER deployment and integration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership & Development:
- Provide leadership to cross-functional teams responsible for DER project development, microgrid design and implementation, customer program support, and witness testing.
- Oversee the successful execution of active DER projects, ensuring alignment with regulatory commitments, customer expectations, and grid modernization goals
- Focus on Our Values and foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- DER & Microgrid Strategy Execution:
- Oversee the planning, design, and execution of utility-scale and customer-sited microgrids.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align DER initiatives with broader grid transformation goals.
- Witness Testing & Validation:
- Manage DER witness testing protocols to ensure compliance with interconnection standards (e.g., IEEE 1547, UL 1741), safety, and performance requirements.
- Interface with regulatory bodies and technical committees to shape and interpret DER testing standards.
- Technology Innovation & Integration:
- Evaluate and work cross functionally to safely integrate emerging DER technologies including energy storage, flexible loads, V2X, and advanced inverters.
- Lead cross-functional efforts to integrate DERs into grid operations, planning, and forecasting tools.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Serve as a technical liaison with large load customers, developers, regulators, and internal departments.
- Represent the utility in industry forums, working groups, and collaborative research initiatives.
- Coordinate with customer teams and regulatory teams to ensure DER strategies meet external commitments and customer expectations.
Qualifications:
- Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; also, will consider demonstrated work experience in the DER space as substitute.
- 6+ years in the energy sector, with a preference for experience with DERs, emerging technologies, or technical roles.
- 2+ years in a leadership or management role.
- Leadership & Communication:
- Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex projects.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
- Experience with utility regulatory environments and stakeholder engagement.
- Technical Expertise:
- Strong understanding of DER technologies, interconnection standards (IEEE 1547, UL 1741), and grid integration considerations.
- Ability to lead cross-functionally to represent grid transformation with customer teams, regulatory, and other business units as well as externally.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of energy delivery and resilience. You’ll be at the forefront of transforming how DERs are deployed and integrated, working with cutting-edge technologies and a passionate team committed to innovation and the future of energy.
About Company
Company
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.
