Stability and Special Studies Engineer
Job Description
The successful candidate will be part of a team of engineers responsible for planning the bulk transmission system for Georgia Power Company, Alabama Power Company, and Mississippi Power Company where the team primary focus is system stability (voltage stability, rotor angle stability, frequency stability, resonance stability, and converter-driven stability). The successful candidate will collaborate with multiple groups including other teams within System Planning, Transmission Control Centers, Research and Development, Operating Company Power Delivery and Generation departments, neighboring transmission systems, etc. The position will also be responsible for presenting study results to senior leadership, management, and internal and external customers for information and support.
This position is best suited for an individual desiring a technical career path responsible for leading and performing power system technical studies in support of various groups within Southern Company. The group provides the ideal environment for power system engineers to pursue advanced academic degrees (e.g., master’s and/or Ph.D.) due to exposure to a wide range of power system subjects, including unique emerging technologies encountered in the modern electric utility industry.
Primary Job Responsibilities
The job will entail exposure to a wide range of power system analysis opportunities including:
- Perform power system studies (transient stability, electromagnetic transient, etc.).
- Perform dynamic studies to determine protection system requirements for the stability of the power system.
- Power system modeling to support analytical studies.
- Prepare engineering analyses, studies, and reports on bulk power system stability. Develop guidelines or other technical documents, as needed.
- Collaborate with peers and industry to understand stability impacts of emerging technologies and support the reliable integration of these technologies.
- Evaluate the impacts of increasing levels of BPS-connected IBR and other emerging technologies to power system reliability.
- Perform technical studies to support compliance with current and future NERC Reliability Standards.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution is required.
Advanced degree (master’s and/or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, with electric power systems emphasis is a plus.
Work Experience
- Experience in power systems, electrical equipment, or power system protection and controls is a plus.
- Experience in transmission planning and bulk power system operations is a plus.
- Knowledge of design, control, and operation of the bulk power system is a plus.
- Experience with power system modeling and analysis tools such as PSCAD, PSS/E, MATLAB, EMTP-RV, CAPE, PowerWorld, PSLF, etc is a plus.
- Experience with computer programming (MATLAB, Visual Basic, Python, etc.) related to study automation is a plus.
- Experience in supporting NERC Reliability Standards is desired.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
A successful candidate will have:
- The ability to analyze and resolve technical problems.
- A drive to solve engineering problems.
- The ability to communicate effectively with diverse internal groups while tailoring communication for specific technical audiences and situations.
- Excellent verbal communication skills both for internal meetings and presentations and external events.
- Excellent written communications skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports.
- The ability to work well in a team environment (both in-person and virtual).
- The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, and customers.
- An attitude that values teamwork and works effectively across multiple business functions.
- A mindset that is self-motivated, results-oriented, and innovative.
- Strong attention to detail and motivation for high quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
- The ability to prioritize work effectively, exercise sound judgment, and accurately complete multiple tasks with limited oversight.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
- Strong customer focus.
About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
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Southern Company Services, Inc., headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the shared services division of Southern Company.
