Distributed Energy Resources Manager

Overview

Lead DER strategy, development, and integration across Georgia Power's grid.

Key Responsibilities

• der integration
• project management
• stakeholder coordination
• regulatory alignment
• grid planning
• industry representation

Tasks

-Evaluate and work cross functionally to safely integrate emerging DER technologies including energy storage, solar, microgrids, flexible loads, V2X, and advanced inverters. -Provide leadership to cross-functional teams responsible for DER strategy, project development, design and implementation, customer program support, and integration. -Coordinate with customer teams and regulatory teams to ensure DER strategies meet external commitments and customer expectations. -Represent externally, including at conferences, working groups, and industry events. -Oversee the successful execution of DER projects, ensuring alignment with regulatory commitments, customer expectations, and grid modernization goals. -Work with planning, operations, and customer teams to shape strategies and policies for effective DER deployment and integration. Understand system and customer value to drive deployments across the grid. -Lead cross-functional efforts to integrate DERs into grid operations, planning, and forecasting tools. -Lead and represent power delivery with stakeholders to develop and advance DERs to support growth efforts and customer goals. This includes understanding emerging technologies to support large load growth, load management and flexibility, and resiliency opportunities.

Requirements

• leadership
• energy
• ders
• grid integration
• bachelor's
• communication

What You Bring

-2+ years in a leadership or management role; with demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams, driving them towards common goals and fostering a culture of innovation. -Demonstrated sound judgment skills, showcasing the ability to understand the priority of projects and their impact on organizational goals. -5+ years in the energy sector, with preference to those with direct or indirect utility experience. -Proven ability to build consensus and deliver results around abstract and complex concepts. -Strong written and oral communication skills, for clear communication at all levels internally and externally, including with national industry organizations. -Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field,with a preference towards experience with DERs and emerging technologies. -Proven ability to lead teams, develop strategy, and manage complex projects. -Self-starter with strong analytical, business planning, and execution skills. Capable of taking ownership of projects and driving them to successful delivery. -Ability to lead cross-functionally to represent grid transformation with customer teams, regulatory, and other business units as well as externally. -Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively in a team environment, and a track record of developing strong relationships with other leaders and teams. -Enthusiasm for technology innovation, coupled with a passion for business transformation and strategy development. -Sound understanding of DER technologies and grid integration considerations.

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About Georgia Power Company

-The company evolved from streetcar operations into Georgia’s largest electric utility. -It manages generation, transmission, and distribution of energy. -The company operates a diverse energy mix, including coal, gas, nuclear, solar, and hydro, supported by smart grid investments. -It played a key role in building Plant Vogtle’s new nuclear Units 3 & 4, the first US nuclear expansion in 30 years. -Typical projects include outage restoration, pole replacements, smart-device deployments, and utility-scale solar installations. -Ownership by Southern Company gives it regional scale, but it remains the primary power provider for Georgia. -Standout projects include operating North America’s largest coal plant (Plant Scherer) and co-owning the Edwin Hatch nuclear plant. -The company is shifting toward renewables and smart grid resilience while maintaining large-scale thermal and nuclear assets.

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