Southern Company

Project Manager, Special Projects – Transmission Line Design

Southern Company
hybrid senior full-time Atlanta
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First indexed 3 Apr 2026

Description

This is a Project Manager role for Special Projects – Transmission Line Design in Atlanta. The position will be based out of General Services HQ in Forest Park, GA (Metro Atlanta) and will require a mixture of both field and office work.

The ideal candidate will have a BS degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil), Engineering Technology, or relevant technical degree, or significant experience in transmission line design. They will also have thorough knowledge of transmission line design practices, including the use of PLS CADD, and experience in managing and scheduling large complex engineering projects.

Responsibilities will include leading design projects with atypical scope or complexity, mentoring and training junior engineers, coordinating with internal departments and external stakeholders, identifying potential technical, environmental, or regulatory risks, tracking timelines and budgets, providing advanced engineering support, identifying inefficiencies in existing design processes, evaluating and selecting new design tools, software, or methodologies, communicating project progress and technical details to stakeholders, and collecting and analyzing project performance data.

Benefits include competitive pay, excellent benefits packages, including medical and dental coverage, defined pension/cash balance benefit plan, performance-sharing plan, 401(k) plan with a generous company match, bonus opportunities, and tuition reimbursement.

This listing is enriched and indexed by YubHub. To apply, use the employer's original posting: https://emje.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/SouthernCompanyJobs/job/17771