Principal Engineer, Transmission Protection & Control Field Services 

JOB SUMMARY

The successful candidate will be responsible for technical and hands-on support of Protection & Control Field Services (PCFS) personnel also known as Test Engineering. This position will be involved with initiating targeted relay upgrades and providing scope for comprehensive substation rebuild projects.  He or she will be responsible for helping manage the PCFS GRID capital budget projects. The successful candidate will represent Georgia Power Company (GPC) on Southern Company (SoCo) committees helping shape the technical direction of future substation designs. These are field positions.  Safety and Quality are paramount in this position.  The successful candidate shall participate in the substation support callout rotation and be available to provide technical assistance outside of the normal work schedule.  This position will support PCFS field operations: GRID projects, any necessary training, and critical capital projects with the needed PCFS expertise.

 NOTE:  This position will be filled in the P&C Field Services Test Engineer family at Level 7 Exempt. 

 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the “go to person” for GPC PCFS engineers providing technical guidance/help with field issues.
• Look to remove traps and potential failures that may lead to interruptions.  Identify the Root Cause to resolve problems.  Ensuring Lessons learned are incorporated in all aspects of job responsibilities
• Share technical expertise in 3-phase power, relaying, SCADA, and substation testing techniques with other engineers by assisting with formal training and during informal interactions such as when providing field support.  
• Maintains Transmission Support Callout Schedule
• Fully support all GRID projects in assigned area

Southern Company P&C Design Responsibilities

• Ensuring GPC needs are represented during standard development
• Provides conduit for GPC lessons learned to SoCo standards.

P&C capital budgets responsibilities

• Initiates targeted relay upgrades to eliminate trouble prone/obsolete relays.
• When needed, scopes companion projects to upgrade substation P&C equipment to be worked parallel with equipment swaps and other substation capital projects.
• Sets relaying scope for comprehensive substation rebuild projects.
• Support all GRID projects in assigned area
  • Any critical substation projects
  • Any needed training for PCFS field personnel
  • Oversight as necessary
  • Lead on projects as necessary

P&C maintenance responsibilities

• Evaluates vendor service notifications for potential operational and compliance risk.
• Initiates Modifications projects to eliminate known operational risks.
• Updates/Maintains GPC guidelines to incorporate lessons learned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education Requirements

• Professional Engineer License required
• BS or B degree or higher in Engineering (ABET accredited degree) required
• Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
• Advanced degree a plus

Experience Requirements

• Must have PCFS or test engineering experience commissioning substation protection and control schemes on transmission and distribution equipment.
• Minimum of 5 years P&C Field Services (Test Engineering) or equivalent experience required.
• Electric power utility transmission experience a plus: P&C Applications, Design, Construction, Major Equipment, Project Management, etc. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Possess and maintains a high level of technical expertise in substation relaying, fault data, and SCADA equipment and systems.
• Familiarity of Substation configurations/arrangements required.

Analytical skills

• Knowledge of 3-phase power systems
• Knowledge of AC/DC protection and control schemes  
• Good computer and communication skills
• Strong math skills 
• Mechanical aptitude 
• Ability to solve problems and to make sound decisions 

Behavioral Attributes

• Model "Our Values": Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
• Champion SoCo and GPC standards, procedures and guidelines.  
• Self-motivated and able to produce results without direct supervision.
• Takes personal responsibility for projects and problems. Follow through on all aspects to ensure quality completion.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple simultaneous assignments while meeting strict deadlines.
• Communicate through clear, concise reports and guidelines, well-organized formal presentations, and open, effective one-on-one discussions.
• Work well with diverse groups, tailoring communications methods appropriately for customers, field PCFS, supervision, and management 
• Represent Georgia Power well in peer utility and industry interactions.  Be friendly, professional, and courteous.  Communicate with all parties to cover possible consequences and to coordinate activities. 

Other Requirements

• Must have a valid Driver's License. 
• Available to provide technical support and assistance outside normal business hours.
• Must participate in Transmission Support call rotation.
• Membership in a professional organization (such as IEEE) desired. 

Additional Details

Travel

• Up to 50% travel should be expected within the Georgia Power footprint.
• Some travel to other Southern Company Operational companies.
• Occasional travel external to the Southern Company Territory.

Relocation/Telecommuting

• This position has some flexibility for remote teleworking, but successful candidate should live in Atlanta or the southern ½ of the state.…Living/moving to Atlanta area will not be a requirement.
• Relocation assistance may be available for this position.