Southern Company · 2 months ago
Protection & Control Applications Engineer/Analyst (SWE) – Forest Park, GA
Atlanta, GA, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid LevelSouthern Company is a large electric utility company, and they are seeking a Protection & Control Applications Engineer/Analyst to perform protective relay calculations and coordination studies for their transmission and distribution systems. The role involves providing technical expertise and support for design, construction, and planning related to protection and control of the company's facilities.
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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 feeders, and substation equipment)
Provide power system and protection engineering consulting services and technical assistance to other functional areas
Develop impedance models from equipment manufacturer data and transmission line designs
Review transmission system operations with emphasis on microprocessor relay event analysis
Investigate root cause of abnormal power system operations
Some travel for site visits, meetings, conferences, storm support, and training may be required
Participate in an on-call rotation to provide remote support to field and operations customers in the event of abnormal/emergency system conditions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology
Electrical emphasis/discipline is highly preferred
Professional Engineer (P.E.) License or Engineer-in-Training Certificate or ability to obtain in 12 months
Experience performing protective relay calculations and coordination studies
Experience working with CAPE (Computer Aided Protection Engineering), ASPEN, EDSA, ETAP or other related power system simulation software programs
Substation protective relay testing experience along with control scheme testing and commissioning experience
Experience in transmission and/or distribution substation operations, power delivery, field services engineering, and/or substation control design engineering
Knowledge of NERC compliance requirements for the Bulk Electric System (BES)
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)
Model Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
Conduct all activities with a focus on providing value to our customers
Take personal responsibility for their projects and customer issues
Follow through on all aspects of assignments to ensure a quality product and increased value is delivered to our customers
Exhibit and promote a positive, 'can do' attitude
Commitment as a team member to building and maintaining an inclusive work environment
Must place strong emphasis on Operational Excellence (mistake free designs)
Must understand and practice Human Performance concepts
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 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
Knowledge of NERC compliance requirements for the Bulk Electric System (BES) 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
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
Company
Southern Company
Southern Company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the shared services division of Southern Company.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
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