Electrical Field Services Engineer/Analyst – Georgia

Southern Company • Macon, GA

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this job is to provide technical services in the electrical discipline to fossil and hydroelectric generating facilities within the Southern Company. These services include but are not limited to problem resolution, routine testing, design review, checkout and startup of new equipment, technical consulting, and unplanned/emergency callouts (afterhours). This position will support several generation sites in the central region of Georgia. Occasional overnight travel will be required – approximately 25%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Engineer) OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology (Analyst)
• Customer oriented work ethic
• Broad general knowledge of power plant systems
• Proficiency in excitation system calibration and problem resolution
• Proficiency in low, medium, and high voltage switchgear concepts and designs
• Proficiency in switchgear electrical control and applications
• Working knowledge of protective relaying application and philosophy
• Ability to communicate with plant employees at all working and management levels
• Ability to manage time properly and handle multiple assignments simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Maintain technical proficiency in the above mentioned areas
• Cultivate and maintain contacts and relationships within the plant
• Establish a precedent for solving technical problems in a timely and cost effective manner
• Be a role model both technically and in dealing with customers for other engineers
• Maintain an awareness of the financial impact of Technical Services' support
• Take an active role in the development of new employees

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the area.
• Competitive base salary
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• Additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level