Protection & Control Field Services Test Engineer/Technician

Southern Company • Augusta, GA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for the Protection & Control (P&C) Field Services Engineer & Technician position based in the Valdosta/Albany Transmission Maintenance Area. This role is a non-exempt position, with pay and level determined by the successful candidate's qualifications, education, and experience. The individual will be responsible for P&C Field Services activities in the Valdosta/Albany area, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality. Key expectations include learning and applying switching procedures and safety measures, as well as planning and completing projects safely, efficiently, on schedule, and without service interruptions. Candidates will be selected for interviews based on their alignment with the specified job requirements.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees