Julia Clarke

Senior Research Engineer, Power Delivery R&D 

Research, Environment and Sustainability

Southern Company

Julia Clarke is a distribution research engineer with Southern Company's Power Delivery Research and Development organization. In this role, she oversees all distribution research efforts across Southern Company’s southeastern footprint. Her leadership and expertise is instrumental in enhancing the reliability, resilience and strength of the grid, as the Southern Company progresses toward a net-zero future.

With a decade of dedicated service at Southern Company, Julia has held numerous positions within distribution, transmission protection and control field services, culminating in her current role in power delivery research and development.

Julia's strong educational foundation includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Florida A&M University and a Master’s degree in Renewable Energy and Sustainability Systems from Pennsylvania State University.

Julia was honored with the prestigious Black Engineer of the Year Award's Anthony R. James Legacy Award for excellence and leadership within the utility industry.