Electrical Engineer Electrical Studies Engineer

Southern Company

102d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is best suited for an individual desiring a technical career path responsible for leading and performing power system studies in support of various customers within Southern Company. The successful candidate will expand capabilities and expertise in the area of power system analyses for conventional and renewable energy resources, power plant design, major equipment sizing and regulatory compliance related to the modeling and studies support. This position will provide leadership in these areas and be part of a team that supports Southern Company Fleet. The successful candidate will collaborate with multiple groups including teams within Technical Shared Services, Electrical Field Services, Operating Company Power Delivery and Generation departments, SPC, etc. The position will also be responsible for presenting study results to various customers including plant management, and internal and external customers for information and support.

Requirements

• Electrical Engineering degree from an ABET accredited college/university is required
• Experience in performing electrical power system studies is highly desirable
• Knowledge of electrical equipment, design and operation of electrical power generating plants and renewable energy resources preferred
• Computer skills and experience with ETAP (Electrical Transient Analyses Program) or equivalent, PSS/E and/or PSLF positive sequence software platforms, PSCAD transient analysis program
• Knowledge of the plants work environment and plant electrical equipment preferred

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Electrical Engineering degree preferred
• PE License preferred but not required
• Knowledge of power systems analyses, NERC studies related to MOD standards and IBR industry requirements preferred

Responsibilities

• Conceptual plant design and feasibility studies
• Power Systems load studies and analysis
• Dynamic studies in support of NERC standards and regional modeling requirements
• Major electrical equipment sizing and specification
• IBR (Inverter Based Resources) plant energy modeling and conceptual layout development

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent benefits packages which include: 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree