Engineer - Hydro Services

Engineer - Hydro Services

Description

Hydro Engineer

Southern Company Services

The successful candidate will serve as part of a multi-disciplinary team in Southern Company Hydro organization supporting Georgia Power Company's hydroelectric plants and lakes.

Applicants should have a basic understanding of: water resource management; hydrologic and hydraulic modeling; watershed modeling; fluid mechanics. Familiarity with USGS gaging systems and data collection/dissemination is a plus.

Skills:

• Technical writing
• Ability to interpret technical information into formal documents and presentations
• Results oriented
• Supports work outside of a traditional work schedule, and willing to work nights and weekends as conditions require
• Presents technical information clearly
• Builds relationships across departments and support organizations within the hydro industry
• Fosters collaboration and teamwork
• Embraces new ideas and continuous learning
• Values a diverse and inclusive work team

Job Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in hydraulic and/or hydroelectric plant operational modelling for systems of impoundments.
• Estimating inflows into reservoirs incorporating USGS measurements, and hydrologic data.
• Calculate discharges through water control structures.
• Provide engineering and procedural support for the hydroelectric Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licenses including relicensing, license amendments and operational compliance.

Position requires interface with other groups within Southern Company and Georgia Power and with external governmental agencies such as the FERC, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Atlanta Regional Commission as well as speaking at public meetings and interacting with public stakeholders. Good communication and organizational skills are necessary for the position.

Education : BS in Civil Engineering or Hydrology/Water Resources or related engineering related discipline required

Experience: Prefer 2-3 years working on water resource projects or civil projects which include hydraulic structures. Experience interfacing with regulators and the public is an asset. Experience with water modelling and/or Excel spreadsheet models a plus.

License and Certification: Preferred EIT or PE in the state of Georgia

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries . The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications . Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at 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 Field: Engineering

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta

Operating Company: Southern Company Services

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to): Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Location(s):

Georgia Power Headquarters - 241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE (241ATLANTA)

241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE

Atlanta, 30308

Req ID: SCS2011173