Distributed Energy Resources Manager

5 days ago

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Southern Company Full time $80,000 - $140,000 per year

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.

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