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Alabama Power Company · 3 weeks ago

Engineer, Transmission Planning – Expansion Planning

Birmingham, AL, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

Alabama Power Company is at the forefront of the power industry, focusing on new resources and renewable energy to enhance the future of energy. The Engineer, Transmission Planning – Expansion Planning role involves leading transmission planning modeling and analyses to develop effective project solutions while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead and perform transmission planning power flow analyses in support of annual transmission plan development, load interconnection studies, integrated system planning, etc

Develop system-wide power flow models and assumptions

Coordinate with multiple groups and internal stakeholders within Southern Company Services and the Operating Companies to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions

Develop and deliver effective documentation and presentations to internal and external stakeholders to inform and gain consensus on system constraints and solution proposals

Participate in solution teams and other initiatives to determine transmission project feasibility, scope, and timing

Engage in related industry committees and initiatives

Research special technical issues impacting the electric power system

Prioritize and be proactive in training and development

Qualification

Power system analysisTransmission planning experienceElectrical power system modelingPSS/ETARAPowerGem ProbeProfessional Engineering LicenseMicrosoft Office proficiencyPower utility industry acumenCommunicationProblem solving mindsetClear documentation skillsCollaborative team player

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution

Transmission planning experience including electrical power system modeling and analysis

Power system analysis with common industry tools such as PSS/E and TARA

8760 nodal analysis with common industry tools such as PowerGem Probe

Problem solving mindset able to engage across multiple efforts effectively

Excellent communication, organization, and coordination skills

Effective at presenting complex topics to leadership and externally

Ability to communicate effectively and gain consensus with diverse groups while tailoring communication for specific technical audiences and situations

Ability to assess complex study results and provide guidance for decision making

Clear and effective documentation skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and databases

Power utility industry acumen in current issues, reliability, and regulation

Self-motivated and results-oriented

Strategic and innovative

Collaborative and works well in a team environment with multiple stakeholders

Adaptable to change and less established processes

Analytical and detail-oriented

Focus on process improvement, training, and mentoring others

Strong customer focus

Exhibits Southern Company's 'Our Values'