Southern Company · 14 hours ago
Generation & Strategic Engineer - Transmission Planning
Birmingham, AL, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelSouthern Company is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond. The Generation & Strategic Engineer - Transmission Planning is responsible for leading and performing transmission planning studies related to generation changes on the Southern Company transmission system, coordinating closely with various teams to ensure effective planning and implementation.
EnergyNatural ResourcesNuclear
Responsibilities
Lead and perform power system modeling and analysis including:
Steady-state load flow thermal and voltage analysis in support of:
Generator siting studies
Outage Coordination
Qualifying Facility interconnection requests
Develop system-wide power flow models and assumptions
Coordinate study assumptions and results with multiple groups and internal customers within Southern Company and the Operating Companies
Develop and coordinate reliable, innovative, and cost-effective transmission solutions including multiple alternatives
Effectively present informative reports and presentations to internal and external customers at various management levels related to system constraints and required improvement projects
Lead and participate on solution teams and other initiatives to determine transmission project feasibility, scope, and timing
Provide technical expertise and leadership in industry committees and initiatives
Research special technical issues impacting the electric power system
Provide limited automation and programming development and support for analysis tools
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required (Electrical Engineering preferred)
Power system analysis experience and/or the aptitude to learn and utilize common industry accepted tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, CAPE, ASPEN, EMTP, PSCAD, TARA, VSAT, PowerWorld, SINCAL, PSCAD, etc
Strong time management and organizational skills required to balance multiple projects simultaneously and adhere to deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to effectively present complex topics
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and databases
Interest in learning about NERC reliability standards and/or FERC transmission policy and regulation
Working knowledge of programming languages (Python, C#, and Visual Basic.net) and data visualization tools
Proactive, self-motivated, results-oriented, and innovative
Analytical and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
Works well in a team environment (both in-person and virtual)
Adaptable to change with a strong customer focus
Exhibits Southern Company's “Our Values” (Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance)
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering or business is desirable
Experience in transmission planning or operations is preferred
Experience in transmission design, maintenance, distribution and protection and controls is desirable
Experience in transmission project management, estimating, and scheduling is desirable
Experience in generation/resource planning is desirable
Experience in electrical power system modeling and analysis is desirable
Experience in generator (IBR and/or conventional) operations, control system modeling and analysis is desirable
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
Incentive program
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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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.16BKey Investors
GRIP Program
2025-10-03Post Ipo Equity· $1.75B
2025-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.45B
2024-10-21Grant· $160M
Leadership Team
Thomas Fanning
President and CEO
David Poroch
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
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