Electrical Engineer 1 4P/170

4P Consulting Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support Grid Operations and Planning Research. This role involves evaluating new technologies for grid operations, managing research projects, and collaborating with teams on innovative solutions. Candidates should hold a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, with expertise in analytical problem-solving, programming, and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Specialization in Power Systems preferred.
• Experience in computer programming and data science desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute research plans to evaluate new technologies.
• Manage multiple tasks and document methodologies and results.
• Collaborate within cross-functional teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational abilities

Analytical problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Specialization in Power Systems

Tools

Python

C#

SQL

Job description

Electrical Engineer 1

Location- Birmingham, AL

Contract- 3 years.

Engineer – Grid Operations and Planning Research
Department: Schatz Grid Visualization and Analytics Center (SGVAC), Research & Development
Company: Southern Company

About SGVAC

The Schatz Grid Visualization and Analytics Center (SGVAC) is a cutting-edge innovation hub within Southern Company's Research & Development department. SGVAC focuses on the research, pre-operational development, assessment, and demonstration of situational awareness technologies for Transmission and Distribution systems.

Key focus areas include:

• Synchrophasor technology

• Next-generation control center functionalities

• Cybersecurity testing

• New visualization techniques

• DERMS platform evaluation

• Data analytics

• Power system modeling and simulation using Real-Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) with hardware-in-the-loop testing

Position Summary

This position supports the Grid Operations and Planning Research area and focuses on deploying and evaluating emerging technologies for grid operations. The engineer will work on tools that support power system analysis, modeling, big data analytics, and visualization.

Additional project areas may involve:

• Integration of Distribution Management Systems (DMS)

• Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS)

• Application of engineering analysis to modern power system challenges

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute research plans to evaluate new technologies

• Manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

• Document study assumptions, methodologies, and results

• Deliver reports and presentations on project outcomes

• Collaborate within cross-functional teams

• Some overnight travel may be required (minimal)

Education & Qualifications

• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (required)

• Specialization in Power Systems (preferred)

• Training/experience with computer programming (Python, C#, SQL)

• Training/experience in data science is desirable

• Knowledge of databases, data structures, and computer networking is a plus

Key Skills & Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities

• Proficient in analytical problem-solving

• Effective team collaboration and interpersonal skills