Description

This position will perform protective relay calculations and coordination studies for Southern Company's transmission and distribution systems.  This engineer will also perform engineering design and technical services for the specification, application and analysis of protective relaying and control systems. The selected candidate(s) will provide technical expertise and support for design, construction, planning, marketing and customers regarding protection and control of Southern Company's transmission and distribution facilities.

Requirements

Design protective relay & control schemes and develop protective relay settings to protect and monitor the performance of electric power system facilities (transmission lines, distribution feeders, and substation equipment). Provide power system and protection engineering consulting services and technical assistance to other functional areas. Develop impedance models from equipment manufacturer data and transmission line designs. Review transmission system operations with emphasis on microprocessor relay event analysis. Investigate root cause of abnormal power system operations. Some travel for site visits, meetings, conferences, storm support, and training may be required. Participate in an on-call rotation to provide remote support to field and operations customers in the event of abnormal/emergency system conditions.