Manager, Infrastructure & Neighbor Engagement

The Manager, Infrastructure & Neighbor Engagement leads and drives comprehensive community engagement strategy for infrastructure modernization and pressure improvement projects and will play an essential role fostering relationships between Virginia Natural Gas and the community. This position involves planning and implementing initiatives that enhance engagement, ensuring the community feels heard, valued and connected to Virginia Natural Gas’ mission and goals to provide clean, safe, reliable and affordable natural gas service. This role requires researching and having a deep understanding of the community’s needs and interests, as well as the ability to translate organizational objectives into community-focused programs that support growth and engagement.

This position has responsibility for and partners and collaborates with internal leaders to ensure the alignment and interdependency of the company’s infrastructure engineering, design and construction processes and community engagement and outreach, including but not limited to Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) studies. The position will lead efforts to ensure the company understands the community impact of siting projects while also performing analysis and developing strategic community engagement plans keeping with State, Federal, legislative and regulatory requirements.

This position requires strong leadership, communication, project management and strategic planning skills. Candidates must also be adept at building relationships, listening to community needs and working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.

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Disclaimer: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities. About Southern Company Gas

Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

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 Identification: 12417

Job Category: Communications & External Affairs

Job Schedule: Full time