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Southern Company Protection & Control Applications Engineer/Analyst – Birmingham in Birmingham, Alabama

Protection & Control Applications Engineer/Analyst – Birmingham

Southern Company Services, TSS Engineering – P&C Applications Team

WORK LOCATION

  • This position will be based out of Birmingham, AL.

  • This position will require a mix of both field and office work.

  • Some office work can be performed remotely (telework/work from home).

JOB SUMMARY

This position will perform protective relay calculations and coordination studies for Southern Company's transmission and distribution systems. This engineer will also perform engineering design and technical services for the specification, application and analysis of protective relaying, control and automation systems. The incumbent will provide technical expertise and support for design, construction, planning, marketing and customers regarding protection and control of Southern Company's transmission and distribution facilities.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design protective relay & control schemes and develop protective relay settings to protect and monitor the performance of electric power system facilities (transmission lines, distribution lines, and substation equipment).

  • Provide power system and protection engineering consulting services and technical assistance to other functional areas.

  • Investigate root cause of abnormal power system operations.

  • Review transmission system operations with emphasis on microprocessor relay event analysis.

  • Some travel for site visits, meetings, conferences, and training may be required.

Opportunities provided by this position:

  • Learning how a power system/utility operates and how substations are designed and built.

  • Attending a variety of classes to aid in professional development. Many of these classes are designed for new engineers to help them improve their skills and knowledge to be successful.

  • Working for a large electric utility that offers many opportunities for advancement.

Selected candidate will have the chance to:

  • Work with technologies that range from the older electromechanical relays to modern microprocessor relays.

  • Support operations and design functions to maintain a reliable, safe, and secure power system.

  • Develop protection schemes and providing relay settings for protecting the power system from short circuits and other abnormal conditions that might cause damage or interfere with the effective operation of the system.

  • Handle multiple projects simultaneously, requiring the ability to set priorities and use effective time management and organizational skills.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology is preferred.

  • Electrical emphasis/discipline is highly preferred.

  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) License or Engineer-in-Training Certificate or ability to obtain in 12 months is highly desirable.

Experience:

  • Experience performing protective relay calculations and coordination studies is a plus.

  • Experience working with CAPE (Computer Aided Protection Engineering), ASPEN, EDSA, ETAP or other related power system simulation software programs is a plus.

  • Substation protective relay testing experience along with control scheme testing and commissioning experience is a plus.

  • Experience in transmission and/or distribution substation operations, power delivery, field services engineering, and/or substation control design engineering is a plus.

  • For less experienced engineers, electrical engineering courses that will be helpful in this position will include Power System Analysis, Protective Relaying, Control Systems, Electric Machine Theory, and Symmetrical Components.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • Knowledge of electrical and power system theory.

  • Understanding of substation protection & operation control schemes.

  • Strong computer, data analysis, time management & excellent communication skills (oral, presentation & written).

Behavioral Attributes:

  • Exemplifies “Our Values” behaviors of Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.

  • Takes personal responsibility for the quality of technical work.

  • Works independently and conscientiously with minimal supervision.

  • Shows teamwork, communicates effectively, and helps foster a team environment.

  • Demonstrates assertiveness and ability to influence others tactfully.

Other Requirements:

  • Some travel within Alabama may be required (1-2 days per month).

  • Flexibility available for work schedule and remote teleworking.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

  • Some relocation assistance may be available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the area.

BENEFITS

  • Competitive Pay

  • Excellent benefits packages which includes:

  • Medical and dental coverage

  • Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan

  • Performance-sharing plan

  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match

  • Bonus opportunities

  • Tuition Reimbursement

*Please submit an updated resume with your application*

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 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: 5345

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services

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