Protection & Control Field Service Engineer / Technician

Southern Company • Albany, GA

80d • Remote

About The Position

This posting is for a Protection & Control Field Services Engineer, Engineering Associate, or Technician position based in the Albany Transmission Maintenance Center. This position will be filled as a Non-Exempt position in the Protection & Control Field Services Engineer/Technician family, with the pay and level commensurate with the qualifications, education, and experience of the successful candidate. The successful candidate will be responsible for the Protection & Control (P&C) Field Services activities in the Southern Transmission Maintenance Area (TMA). Safety and Quality are paramount in this position. The successful candidate will be expected to learn and apply switching procedures and safety measures. The candidate will be expected to plan and complete projects safely, efficiently, on schedule, and without service interruptions.

Requirements

• 4-year Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or 4-year BS Degree in Engineering Technology, or Professional Engineering License, or 2-year technical degree in electrical maintenance, or Equivalent applicable experience.
• Must possess ability to solve problems and make decisions while managing projects with multiple priorities.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Familiar with computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office products (Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• P&C Field Services experience.
• Electric power utility transmission construction, maintenance, or operations experience.
• Experience related to P&C Applications, Design, Construction, Major Electrical Equipment, Project Management, etc.
• Experience standing by to respond to abnormal conditions 24 hours / 7 days.
• Knowledge of 3-phase power systems, AC/DC Protection & Control Schemes, Fault Analysis.
• Familiar with test equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, communications instruments, and computerized relay test sets.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting protective relaying, controls, and communication equipment.
• Complete assigned tasks ensuring they are completed without service interruptions.
• Coordinating assigned activities with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as first responder to investigate power interruptions and equipment alarms.
• Develop and use safe and efficient work practices to prevent safety and operational incidents.
• Follow formal written requirements.
• Conduct job briefings to identify and mitigate safety and operational risks.
• Isolate hazards and damaged equipment during emergencies to restore service safely and efficiently.

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.

What This Job Offers

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