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Open: 12/02/2024

Summary

The Regional Manger serves as a key liaison between MEAG Power and its Participants (customer).  This position will act as the liaison/conduit to exchange information from MEAG Power to the Participants, including: delivering information, fielding questions for redirection to appropriate subject matter Executive of MEAG Power, and providing education on MEAG Power’s business and coordinating ongoing issues.

Scope of Responsibility

This is a manager level position with associated authority and approval levels.  It also has responsibility as the liaison to assist in coordination of various efforts to respond to Participant needs and accomplish Participant related goals.  Each Regional Manager is a key liaison for the MEAG Power/Participant communications and relationship management for Participants within their assigned region.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Serves as a primary liaison and point of contact for Participants of MEAG Power.
• Ensures Participants are informed and educated about MEAG Power programs, policies and initiatives, as well as ensuring an effective and timely process to gain Participant input on critical issues.
• Serves as a conduit of business and technical information flow to Participants if not directly provided by appropriate staff subject matter experts on a wide variety of topics including Generation, Transmission, Finance, Accounting and External Affairs.
• Facilitates information flow to MEAG Power senior management on issues and matters involving or affecting Participants.
• Assists MEAG Power executives with making presentations to local leaders and elected officials or local governing bodies; including City Councils, Commissions, Mayors and City Managers.
• Assists departments within MEAG Power in the field implementation of programs, policies, initiatives and support services.
• Implements a regular call program to assigned Participants ensuring effective “two-way” communications.
• Maintains a communication effort with Economic Development and Chamber of Commerce personnel in each Participant community.
• Facilitates specific project needs involving Participants such as information flow related to negotiations and/or contract administration.
• Actively participates in MEAG Power events and meetings, and coordinates Participant participation.
• Assists with the onboarding of new MEAG Power staff by hosting visits at Participant sites.
• At the direction of the senior management represents MEAG Power’s interests, upon Participant request at community events.
• Provide assistance on special projects and assignments as needed.

 Qualifications

• Generally, requires a bachelor’s degree (business, accounting, finance, engineering or similar relevant disciplines).
• Five to ten years of relevant experience, primarily in the electric utility industry.  A background in public/municipal power is a plus.
• Communications and interpersonal skills are critical.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking ability.
• Knowledge of financials relative to municipal government entities.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time primarily in Georgia, and may involve evening and weekend time; and ability to attend conferences outside of Georgia on an as needed basis.

This is a hybrid position requiring four (4) work days in the corporate office and eligible for one (1) remote day each work week.

The Regional Manager covering the South Georgia may reside in South Georgia with approval of the CEO and may be eligible for more than one (1) remote day each week with requisite approval.

Open: 10/28/2024

Summary

Under direct supervision, oversees and performs activities related to the design, development, installation, operation and maintenance of all hardware and software systems within Operational Technology.  These systems include the SCADA/Energy Management System (EMS), Oracle Database, Substation Security, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), and SEL TEAM systems.  Provides technical assistance/consulting to other departments within MEAG and to all of MEAG’s forty-nine (49) Participants.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Ensures the availability of the EMS/SCADA System including related networks and interconnected computer systems by monitoring the equipment and responding to problems reported by Participants and MEAG Power personnel.
• Build and maintain electric utility SCADA/EMS displays and commission existing and/or new SCADA points (control, status, and analog) with substation field engineers using legacy technologies as well as new Smart Grid IED technologies. New IED technologies include commissioning substation points on SEL 387, SEL 587, SEL 751, SEL 351S relays, SEL 3530 RTAC’s, SEL 2431 regulator panels, other SEL devices, Cooper regulator panels, and various Smart Grid meters such as the Square D/Schneider ION 8600 meter.
• Administers all SCADA/EMS databases and associated software. Ensures that the configuration for all EMS systems is accurate and current. Writes programs/scripts to support the EMS system. Assists others in extracting data from EMS systems.
• Gathers user requirements and support users of MEAG OT systems including EMS, Database, SEL TEAM/Blueframe, MV-90, and software/systems that help optimize O&M substation equipment efficiency across multiple equipment platforms.  Works as a team member in developing and supporting applications that forecast power system usage, record historical trends, and aid in decision support.
• Functions as a Linux Systems Administrator (RHEL) – including system capacity planning, system upgrades, system performance and scheduled backups. Ensures the integrity and security of all servers and workstations. Administers scheduled system upgrades/patches as required.
• May perform rotating on-call duties as necessary to support MEAG’s Metering and SCADA systems.
• In depth understanding of routing, switching, firewall rules, network protocols and experience administering Cisco and Juniper equipment.
• Strong problem solving skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering or a related field of study, with at least 5-8 years of progressive experience in building, maintaining, and commissioning SCADA system displays and database points for an electric utility.  Working for an electric utility in one or more of the following areas is also preferred:  SCADA, metering, computer systems design, Operations & Maintenance, application development, systems administration, Oracle database administration, and/or network administration.  Experience in data science and analyzing data for trends and patterns is a plus.  A combination of education and demonstrated related work experience can be substituted for a college degree.

Open: 10/25/2024

Summary:

Plans, organizes, develops, manages, implements, and directs the information governance, enterprise content management functions, and information/records management program for the organization.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Designs, develops, implements and monitors long and short-term information governance program strategies, including policies, functions, technical solutions, controls, and programs.
• Reviews, recommends and revises organization business policies, processes, technology solutions, practices and training programs to ensure support for the organization’s Information Governance needs and compliance with relevant laws, regulations and industry best practices.
• Reviews program effectiveness by setting goals and metrics and evaluating performance. Escalates compliance issues to senior management when appropriate.
• Works closely and proactively with senior leadership, representatives and liaisons from internal departments, internal project staff and contractors, to ensure that records/information assets are managed cost-effectively and in accordance with business objectives and legal requirements.
• Champions new Information Governance initiatives through effective change management and communication.
• Maintains a current knowledge of emerging information management technologies and information governance/records management industry best practices.
• Directs and oversees mailroom activities including preparation, scanning, sorting, delivery, and tracking of incoming/outgoing mail and packages.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant information management, business management, or library sciences discipline. Advanced degree preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of information governance/records management experience, including at least four years of program or department leadership, preferably in the energy industry.
• At least one of the following certifications preferred: Information Governance Professional (ARMA), Certified Records Manager (ICRM), Certified Information Privacy Professional (IAPP), ERM Master (AIIM), Certified Information Professional (AIIM)
• Active member of ARMA, AIIM or a similar professional association.
• Proficiency in statutes, regulations, and laws associated with management of electric utility records. Experience in the public power sub-sector is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and ECM/EDRM technology.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in information lifecycle management and information privacy.
• Proven experience in leading the change management process for major Information Governance initiatives in a corporate environment.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Self-starter with excellent time management skills.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Open: 10/14/2024

Summary:   

The position is functionally responsible for managing MEAG Power’s physical security and related compliance efforts associated with MEAG Power’s transmission assets for all NERC, Federal, State, and/or Local requirements.  The position is responsible for creating, maintaining, and updating  policies and procedures to remain compliant with such standards for the physical security of MEAG Power’s transmission assets .  This position represents MEAG Power with other Integrated Transmission System (ITS) Members (GPC, GTC, and Dalton) to develop, review, and update as needed, ITS procedures for physical security of the ITS.  The position is also responsible for enforcing general safety procedures for MEAG Power field operations staff and maintaining a working knowledge of current OSHA and Electric Utility industry standards.

 Scope of Responsibility:

Responsible for working with Manager of Operational Technology (OT) on developing, controlling, and maintaining an annual budget of approximately $450,000 per year for O&M compliance expenses associated with GPC maintaining the physical security of MEAG Power Transmission’s low and medium impact assets and BES Cyber Systems (BCS) that fall under NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards.  Develop and implement necessary training to comply with all Federal requirements associated with physical security.  Monitor DOE, NERC/SERC, and FERC activities concerning the development of new regulations that will impact MEAG Power.  Represent MEAG Power on ITS working groups associated with physical security and safety.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Functionally responsible for managing regulatory compliance involving physical security for MEAG Power’s transmission assets through interaction with Federal, NERC, SERC, local, regional, and national work groups and attending informational meetings. Working with the Cyber Security Manager, develop and/or maintain MEAG’s overall set of CIP policies and procedures as necessary to support MEAG’s overall NERC CIP physical security compliance.
• Functionally responsible for managing GPC’s overall CIP physical security compliance activities that they perform on behalf of MEAG Power – per various ITS Operating and Coordinated Functional Registration (CFR) agreements that exist between MEAG Power and GPC/SCS. Responsible for reviewing GPC and/or SCS CIP procedures and evidence supporting each of these agreements as necessary – to ensure MEAG Power’s overall CIP physical security and compliance objectives are fully met.  This will include working with GPC on reviewing annual lists of MEAG Power’s transmission low impact assets and medium impact BES Cyber Systems (BCS).
• Assist MEAG Power Compliance area in preparing for audits and submitting reports. Assist in monitoring DOE, NERC/SERC, FERC and other industry groups developing and modifying regulations that will impact MEAG Power and physical security.  Assist in submitting comments when needed on existing or newly proposed CIP standards and/or other physical security issues.
• Workgroup Participation – Represent MEAG Power on various physical and cyber security working groups within NERC, SERC, APPA, NATF, and/or LPPC as necessary. Represent MEAG Power on various ITS working groups associated with physical security and training to develop, review, and update ITS policies and procedures as necessary.
• Manage and promote physical security awareness and training between the MEAG Power Information Services (IS), Generation, and Transmission OT SCADA areas by participating in the MEAG Power CIP Working Group led by the Cyber Security Manager. This will include promoting “best business” and NERC CIP required physical security practices between each of these areas within MEAG Power. Collaborate with MEAG Power’s IS group to maintain the Safety Data Sheet database within MEAG Power corporate website.
• Monitoring Industry Alerts – Monitor through US-CERT, E-ISAC and vendor channels any physical security related announcement that might impact MEAG Power’s assets. Work with the appropriate MEAG Power Transmission area to determine the impact on deployed assets.
• Physical and Cyber Incident Response – Working with the Cyber Security manager, lead the effort of maintaining the MEAG Power Cyber and Physical Incident Response Plan (CAPIRP) associated with transmission physical and cyber security incidents. Review and update CAPIRP and/or any related MEAG Power plans or procedures periodically to meet requirements, including the MEAG Event Reporting Operating Plan (MEROP) to satisfy EOP-004 compliance.  Working with the Cyber Security Manager, lead the effort of MEAG Power’s participation in incident response exercises – such as being the Lead Planner for NERC’s GridEx, ITS member exercises, etc. Manage and update the Substation Safety and Awareness course to Participants’ Local Law Enforcement.
• Perform physical security vulnerability assessments and periodic reviews of all MEAG Power transmission assets with restricted access. Develop security plans and help facilitate periodic drills to ensure operational compliance.  Ensure that regulatory reporting requirements are met.
• Oversee MEAG Power Transmission’s physical access video and/or alarm equipment intrusion systems and work with other areas in MEAG Power Transmission to deploy such technology to the appropriate MEAG Power substation and/or transmission line locations – dependent upon active construction projects, active physical security intrusion events, etc. Coordinate with Local Law Enforcement (LLE) such as the Police, FBI, etc. – on appropriate MEAG follow-up related to such events and handle all appropriate reporting of this activity with outside entities as required – DOE, E-ISAC, etc.  Develop response plans and procedures with MEAG Power’s Participants’ Local Law Enforcement (LLE) groups for MEAG Power facilities.  Review and update these plans periodically to meet requirements.
• Physical Safety Training – Manage the updating of MEAG Power policies and procedures as necessary to remain compliant with OSHA due to changes in the OSHA Regulations, general utility safely guidelines and industry best practices. Conduct periodic safety meetings and promote physical security awareness for MEAG Power Transmission staff.
• Physical Security and Accident Investigations – Be available 24×7 for investigating physical security incidents, and conducting accident / incident investigations involving MEAG Power employees and facilities. Report incidents on MEAG Power’s infrastructure to the applicable organizations such as the DOE, NERC, SERC, Local Law Enforcement, FBI, E-ISAC, GEMA/HS, and the other ITS members.

Qualifications:

Position generally requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, physics, mathematics or a related field of study plus at least 8 years of relevant experience including a minimum of 4 years supervisory experience in the electric utility industry.  Additional experience may reduce the educational requirements.

Must be completely reliable and able to communicate and work effectively with others.

Open: 09/30/2024

Summary: 

The Senior Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Specialist will direct, coordinate, evaluate and execute MEAG Power’s ERM Program efficiently and effectively. The ERM Program has an independent oversight role over the organization’s risk management activities to ensure all existing or emerging risks are identified, assessed, and managed through existing or new organizational policies, procedures, and processes to maintain risk exposures within established risk tolerance levels. This position facilitates the Executive ERM Committee meetings and oversees the coordination and facilitation of other cross-functional ERM activities.

The incumbent will prepare reports and communications to inform senior management and the Board on risk management activities. This position is responsible for analyzing and monitoring enterprise-wide risk management activities in order to make recommendations to senior management regarding the achievements of strategic and corporate goals, and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Having a strong knowledge and a hands-on application of ERM principles and methodology, you will be responsible for leading the ERM Program and initiatives across the organization. You will provide risk management expertise and best practice guidance as you maintain the organization’s risk management framework, and partner with departments to identify, manage and report on enterprise-wide risks and mitigation strategies. You will work to enhance the risk management strategies by leading the day-to-date activities, and improve the risk-awareness culture in the organization.

This role reports to the Manager, Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management, and will have latitude to influence and exercise independent judgment while developing, implementing, and enhancing the risk management program.

• Deploying a suitable framework (e.g., COSO ERM, ISO 31000 etc.) to enhance and manage the organization’s ERM Program and risk management activities.
• Leading the development and enhancement of the ERM framework. Ensuring that the framework aligns with leading methodologies and practices, including strategic and operational risks, measuring risk appetites, risk policy and procedures, risk taxonomies and reporting.
• Assisting with ERM strategy setting and fostering a risk-aware culture, including sharing best practice across the organization in order to integrate best practice risk management principles to improve business operations.
• Leading the semi-annual enterprise risk assessments, and working with key stakeholders to conduct workshops, compile outputs and prepare materials.
• Working across departments to ensure all existing and emerging risks are identified, assessed, and managed through policies, procedures, and processes.
• Reviewing the risk management activities to ensure appropriate risk policies and procedures are established and followed, in order to manage risk exposures.
• Evaluating the overall risk appetite and tolerance levels to ensure risk exposures are aligned with established tolerance levels and actively monitor mitigation for implementation and compliance.
• Developing risk reports and communications to employees, senior management, the Board, other stakeholders, and facilitates the Executive ERM Committee meetings.
• Making recommendations to senior management regarding the achievement of corporate and strategic objectives and measures impacting the Strategic Plan.
• Staying abreast of latest /emerging developments in risks and regulations affecting the organization and the industry in order to respond to risk issues.
• Developing and maintaining risk analytics and mechanisms to support existing or new projects and project management.
• Having good knowledge of the business operations, policies, and procedures, and participate in or lead special projects from time to time.
• Support the Manager, Internal Audit and ERM to systematically develop the Annual Internal Audit Plan that is aligned with key organizational risks. Additionally, provide support in executing the Annual Internal Audit Plan, as needed.

Required Skills and Experience:

Skills:

Knowledge and application of Governance, Risk and Controls (GRC) methodologies; COSO ERM Principles; Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS); and Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA) Standards and Framework; high degree of maturity and integrity to deal with sensitive and confidential information; technical ability to analyze large volumes of data (such as Access and Excel); technical understanding and knowledge of enterprise risk management principles and methodologies, internal auditing and risk advisory; team player with strong problem solving, verbal and written communications skills; strong organizational, time management and project management skills.

• Strong leadership, influential, verbal and written communications, analytical, project management, organizational, interpersonal, negotiation, problem solving, and time management skills.
• High degree of quantitative and qualitative analytics with attention to details.
• Comfortable with financial and legal concepts/covenants.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access etc.).
• Ability to work under time constraints, while leading multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to think strategically and be solutions-focused when formulating solutions for complex problems and applying sound judgement towards ideal outcomes.
• Ability to lead through influence, partnerships and building trustworthy relationships.

Experience:

• 5 plus years experience in a risk management, compliance, internal audit, project management, accounting, finance, corporate governance, or similar roles.
• Knowledge and application of risk management methodologies, internal audit, internal control processes, accounting, finance, business strategy, process re-engineering, change management processes, project management or commodity markets.
• Knowledge of energy (e.g., electricity, gas, oil etc.), consulting or other related industries.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining risk management framework (e.g., COSO ERM, ISO 31000) and programs.
• Identifying and assessing current and emerging enterprise-wide risks and uniformly assigns ratings in accordance with established policy and standards.
• Highly-collaborative in a team-oriented environment, and engaging with stakeholders at all levels in the organization.
• Must be able deal with ambiguity, identify value factors when reaching conclusions.
• Must demonstrate a culture of ERM leadership and behaviors to improve and achieve our risk management mandate.
• Be an advocate, subject matter expert, and a resource regarding ERM-specific policies and procedures, and drive awareness and understanding of enterprise-wide risks activities.
• Strategic awareness with a broad organizational view when providing tactical risk management advice to departments.
• Subject matter expert in risk management process, including the assessment, design, and mapping of risks.
• Monitor corrective actions to address risk issues, and escalate any significant unresolved remediating actions to the Executive ERM Committee, if required.

Qualifications:

• Education: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a discipline, such as: Finance, Business Management, Accounting, Economics, Project Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or an MBA
• Preferred, Professional Certifications, any of: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certification in Control Risk Assessment (CCSA) or other relevant certifications and licenses.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Open: 09/20/2024

Summary

Under minimal supervision, is responsible for the design and project engineering of substation projects for which MEAG Power has assumed responsibility.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Provide engineering for substation projects. Work with designer/drafters to develop drawing sets and other documentation required for implementation of various substation projects.  This position will be responsible for the development of the physical and control design packages.
• Write specifications and review approval drawings for materials and equipment to be purchased. Evaluates vendor qualifications and bids; make purchase recommendations for major substation equipment and materials.
• Evaluates engineering contractor qualifications and bids; makes recommendations for the contracting of engineering services for substation projects. Prepares and administers contracts for engineering and construction projects.
• Help maintain a complete set of up-to-date MEAG Power design standards and procedures.
• Maintain a working knowledge of industry accepted substation design practices, establish communications and maintain rapport with Participants, Protection and Controls, Operations and Maintenance, Engineering Technical Services, and other ITS members to ensure the safe and reliable operation of MEAG Power substations.
• As necessary, periodically represent MEAG Power and/or department in various meetings and committee meetings.
• Provide cost estimates to planning for the budgeting of proposed capital projects.
• Assume similar and related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Generally requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university
• 7-10 years of demonstrated related experience in the electric utility industry.  A combination of education and related experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• A professional engineer license is desired.
• Excellent communication skills and responsiveness
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task

Open: 09/17/2024

Supervises internal operations and maintenance personnel to monitor O&M activities for MEAG Power’s transmission assets that include vegetation management, battery and relay maintenance, repairs and replacements of structures and transmission equipment and distribution lowside equipment owned by MEAG Power as required.  These activities involve creation of work orders, issuance of Maintenance Authorization Requests (MAR’s), review of invoices, etc.  Represents MEAG Power on various ITS working groups, and possible regional and national committees involving operation and maintenance of the transmission system.

Scope of Responsibility:

Responsible for transmission asset maintenance, as well as substation equipment condition monitoring.  Manages approximately $1.5 million A & G expenditures and $20+ million contracted maintenance and operation expenditures for $800+ million dollars of transmission assets with authority to approve capital expenditures up to authorized amount.  Customers include wholesale electric systems, suppliers, system operators, operations and monitoring centers among others.  Implements company policy and procedures.

This position provides supervision for the Senior Transmission Training & Safety Specialist who certifies MEAG Power’s own personnel, contractors and employees of Participants served by MEAG Power to perform limited maintenance and routine operations on the high voltage transmission system within the Integrated Transmission System (ITS) as required, and the lowside distribution feeders located in substations that provide service to MEAG Power’s Participants.  This position also supervises the Transmission Billing Analyst and Senior Operations & Maintenance Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Establishes section policies, procedures, and standards in accordance with company programs, policies and initiatives.
• Monitors monthly expenditures to track actual spending by categories and FERC account numbers to the budget for those activities.
• Responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance involving MEAG Power’s transmission assets as it relates to Operations and Maintenance. The position oversees NERC regulations PRC-005 (Transmission & Generation Protection System Maintenance and Testing), FAC-003 (Vegetation Management Program), and other applicable regulations.
• Works with municipal electric distribution systems and with transmission system operators for day-to-day and emergency operations of transmission system.
• Supervises operations and maintenance activities including contract negotiations, administration, scheduling, budget tracking, and coordination with other sections.
• Establishes policies and procedures to ensure that activities are carried out in a timely and professional manner.
• Represents MEAG Power on various committees involving transmission operations, maintenance, testing, and protection.
• Provides the necessary supervision for training to certify MEAG Power’s personnel and its customers’ personnel to operate distribution equipment safely and without disrupting the statewide grid.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Generally requires a Bachelor’s Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 5-8 years related experience in the utility industry with direct experience in Transmission Maintenance and Operations.  At least 1 year of experience must include direct supervision of other technical and professional individuals.
• Strong oral, written, interpersonal and time management skills.
• Project Management skills required.

Open: 09/16/2024

The transmission planning department of MEAG Power is looking for a transmission planning engineer. The candidate will be joining a team that leads a diversified and exciting portfolio of transmission planning work. This position is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who has experience working in the power industry (or other engineering fields) or has a strong desire to learn and ability to develop a long-term career path in the area of Transmission Planning and Services.  The successful candidate must be self-motivated, results-oriented and be able to work under the supervision of the Manager of Transmission Planning & Services to perform Transmission System and Transmission area studies, propose system improvement projects, balance multiple tasks and prioritize work, carry out various job functions and duties to serve MEAG’s Participants.

Our main focus includes large load interconnection studies for customers from various sectors including technology (e.g data centers), EV charging, manufacturing, agriculture, business parks, warehouses and many more. We collaborate closely with both MEAG Power’s participants and their customers as well as internal teams to develop interconnection solutions and capacity upgrades, and consolidated engineering and implementation plans. We are excited to explore creative solutions and advance technologies, to best serve our participant cities and their customers in a reliable, economic and timely manner.

Moreover, the team develops long-term transmission capacity plans and strategies in conjunction and collaboration with other ITS participants to meet customer needs in the high growth areas.

Together in the TP group we will be in the frontline designing the future of our transmission grid to support all the electricity load growth in the state of Georgia.

Transmission Planning Engineer I or II

This is an entry-level position that requires basic knowledge and experience in transmission planning.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Fresh graduates or 1-2 years of relevant experience (entry)
• 2-4 years relevant experience in transmission planning or power system analysis. (II).

Skills & Knowledge:

• Basic understanding of power systems, transmission systems, and load flow analysis.
• Familiarity with transmission planning software (e.g., PSS®E, PSCAD).
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (NERC, FERC, IEEE).
• Basic problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of programming languages (Python, C#, and Visual Basic.net) and data visualization tools is a big plus.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in performing power flow, contingency, and stability analyses.
• Help in maintaining and updating transmission models.
• Support senior engineers in planning studies and project evaluations.
• Learn regulatory requirements and standards for transmission systems.

• Evaluate existing transmission facilities that serve MEAG’s participants.  Initiate and develop improvement projects to accommodate load growth or improved reliability for the short term and long term.
• Coordinate design, engineering, and construction for the new or improvement projects identified under system or area planning.
• Participate and perform necessary joint planning studies with other ITS (Integrated Transmission Systems – four co-owners of the Georgia transmission grid) members and neighboring electric utilities.
• Assist Principal and Senior Planning Engineers to perform various studies upon request.
• Assume responsibility for area planning associated with MEAG Participants assigned by Manager of the group.  This should include meeting with Participants to discuss needs and concerns associated with existing Transmission system.  Review loads on substations and operational history of transmission lines to determine timing of required projects to provide reliable service and adequate capacity for the Participant to serve its loads.  Provide input to the ITS Construction Budget and Forecast to optimize timing for these required projects.
• Meet with Participants to present and discuss APTR (Annual Participant Transmission Report) that provides an overview of the transmission and substation facilities that serve the Participant.

• Provide information to the Participant for projects that will either impact them, or be constructed near their transmission system.

• Review projects proposed by other ITS members to determine if the optimum solution was chosen based on the problem identified, and the possible solutions considered.  This may require a range of actions from asking questions of the sponsoring ITS member, to participating in working groups focused on a given area.  The value of projects proposed by all ITS members can exceed $300 million per year.
• Actively participate in the JSTP and other related working groups as required to negotiate solutions that will protect MEAG’s and the Participants’ interests from a reliability and cost standpoint.

Certifications:

• EIT (Engineer-in-Training) certification is preferred.

Open: 09/13/2024

Summary 

Under some supervision, is responsible for the design and engineering of more complex electric power substation projects for which MEAG Power has assumed responsibility.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Engineer and design substation projects. Develop and/or revise substation drawings related to the physical and control design of electric power substations from 4kV to 500kV. Apply engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI.
• Physical design includes, but not limited to the following:
  • Arrangement of substation structures, equipment and their foundations.
  • Develop section views and other detail drawings that show how structures, equipment and bus work are installed.
  • Layout of conduits and other raceway.
  • Ground grid design and equipment grounding.
• Control design includes, but not limited to the following:
  • Development of single and three line diagrams.
  • Development of schematics and wiring diagrams for major substation equipment as well as auxiliary equipment such as AC and DC distribution panels and various junction boxes.
  • Develop bill of materials, SCADA point assignment sheets and cable pull lists.
• Write specifications for materials and equipment to be purchased. Evaluate vendor qualifications and bids.
• Make purchase recommendations for major substation equipment and materials; and maintain an accurate set of bid document records of purchases, purchase orders, acknowledgements, invoices and shipping documents.
• Evaluate contractor qualifications and bids; make recommendations for contracting the engineering and construction of substation projects.
• Support the development and maintenance of a complete set of MEAG Power design standards and procedures.
• Maintain a working knowledge of relay coordination, establish communications and maintain rapport with Participants, Protection and Control engineering to maintain relay coordination from customer load to ITS.
• As assigned, periodically represent MEAG Power and/or department in various meetings and committee meetings.
• Support the acquisition and maintenance of a diverse library of manufacturers’ equipment and material catalogs for the electric utility industry.
• Provide cost estimates as needed for annual budgets and special projects such as substations serving customer choice loads.
• Provide technical supervision to and checks work performed by consultants / drafters / CAD technicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, preferably in Electrical Engineering with 2 to 4 years of experience. Previous working experience within the electric utility industry or related experience is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail required.
• Knowledge of computer drafting tools such as AutoCAD is preferred.

Open: 09/13/2024

Scope of Responsibility:

This position is responsible for coordinating the procurement activities with all departments across organization, and ensuring appropriate procurement practices and processes are utilized to achieve compliance with MEAG Power’s Procurement Policy.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• General – Develop, lead and oversee the procurement strategies throughout the procurement lifecycle. Implement processes to manage risks impacting the procurement. Exercise sound professional judgement when necessary to the benefit of MEAG Power.
• Procurement management – Plan strategies to maintain expenditures within program material budget limitation while maintaining quality standards. Identify best suppliers of equipment related to repair and refurbishment of, and capital investment in, the high-voltage transmission system.  Determine best supplier/vendor under Master Purchase Agreements or blanket Purchase Orders for the supply of goods and services on an as-needed basis.  Constant communications with suppliers to ensure goods and services are available to MEAG Power in a timely manner.
• Compliance monitoring – Comply with MEAG Power standard Terms and Conditions for the procurement of goods and services. Ensure Terms and Conditions are appropriate for any given purchase, and keeping Terms and Condition up-to-date with industry practices.
• Contract negotiation – Establish contractual obligations while complying with Federal, State and Local Laws and Regulations during negotiations. Coordinate with the General Counsel’s office for legal review and sign off on legal issues.
• Value for money – Negotiate with vendors to ensure the Terms and Conditions of the procurement provide MEAG Power with the best goods and services at the best price and quality.
• Quality control – Coordinate with Transmission and maintain the appropriate engineering design standards for the equipment being purchases for the transmission system, and ensure the procurement meets the standards.
• Vendor relations – Establish a process to qualify vendors for the supply of goods and services to meet MEAG Power procurement needs. Perform due diligence of all vendors to ensure they are fit to do business with the organization and to safeguard the organization’s reputation and brand.
• Process optimization – Develop and manage the processes used for solicitation, for example, Requests for Quotations, Requests for Bids, Request for Proposals etc. while working closely with various departments and staff.
• Contract management – Ensure all legal contractual documents, Insurance Certificates, etc. are fully executed and are in place for each contract. Perform active contract monitoring, and periodic reviews of evergreen contracts to determine the basis for continuance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required / Master’s/MBA preferred in related field
• Procurement licenses or certifications
• Advanced knowledge of analytical techniques (e.g., use of KPIs)
• Five or more years of proven experience in a procurement management role in electric utility, oil and gas, manufacturing, construction or other related industries.
• Extensive experience in procurement processes, procurement policy and procedures, deep understanding of contracts, compliance with Federal, State and Local laws and Regulations
• Excellent leadership, project management, problem-solving, influencing and analytical skills
• Proven self-starter with the ability to develop and implement the mechanisms, processes and procedures required to implement and monitor the procurement strategies, in compliance with the Procurement Policy
• Ability to work with management and staff at all levels in the organization
• Experience negotiating contracts with a proven track record of successfully negotiating with suppliers and contractors
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to drive tasks to completion
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools