Protection & Control Field Services Test Engineer/Technician

Southern Company•Valdosta, GA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for the Protection & Control Field Services Engineer & Technician position based in the Valdosta/Albany Transmission Maintenance Area. This position will be filled as a non-exempt role, 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 Valdosta/Albany area, with safety and quality being paramount. The candidate will be expected to learn and apply switching procedures and safety measures, and to plan and complete projects safely, efficiently, on schedule, and without service interruptions. Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company, serving 2.6 million customers. Southern Company is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond, committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy with excellent service, and aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Requirements

4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or
4-year BS Degree in Engineering Technology, or
Professional Engineering License, or
Equivalent experience in Protection and Control Field Services
P&C Field Services experience
Electric power utility transmission construction, maintenance, or operations experience
Related substation experience (P&C Applications, Design, Construction, Major Equipment, Project Management, etc.)
Knowledge of communication protocols: SEL protocols, DNP3, TCP/IP
Knowledge of physical communication media: EIA-232, EIA-485, Ethernet, etc.
Basic knowledge of computer networks and networking equipment
SEL RTAC Platform (SEL-3555, SEL-3505, SEL-3532)
SEL-3620H/3622 Security Gateway
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.
Candidate must possess ability to solve problems and make decisions while managing projects with multiple priorities
Ability to communicate across multiple work groups including customers, covered employees, and leadership
Familiar with computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office products (Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Successful candidates shall participate in callout rotation and be available to respond to outages or other abnormal conditions outside of their normal work schedule.
Participation in storm restoration efforts is expected.
Overnight travel is sometimes required.
Safety sensitive position subject to relevant pre-employment screening(s) to determine fitness for duty.
Field position requiring the physical ability to operate manual switches and work in a substation environment.
Must live in/near or be willing to relocate within reasonable distance to the office location.
Must be able to pass the standard Southern Company background check, drug screen, and NERC Background check.

Nice To Haves

Basic object-oriented programming skills preferred

Responsibilities

Commissioning, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting communication and control equipment associated with distribution and transmission substations.
Complete projects as assigned, ensuring they are completed without service interruptions. This includes managing schedules effectively to meet quality and budget targets.
Coordinating substation outages and commissioning activities with multiple internal and external stakeholders. Handle trouble calls as needed.
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.
Develop and share technical expertise in 3-phase power, relaying, SCADA, and substation testing techniques with others through daily work.
Understand Cybersecurity concepts and support Power Delivery Cybersecurity