Electrical Field Services Engineer – Alabama

Southern Company; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Defined Pension/Cash Balance Plan

Performance-sharing plan

401(k) plan with company match

Bonus opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Southern Company – Electrical Field Services Engineer in Alabama will provide technical services for fossil, gas and renewable generating facilities. Based at Plant Barry, you will diagnose, test, design reviews, startup of new equipment, and handle after-hours callouts.

Occasional 25% travel to Barry, Theodore, and Washington County sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Broad general knowledge of power plant systems.
• Proficiency in excitation system calibration and problem resolution.
• Proficiency in low, medium, and high voltage switchgear concepts and designs.
• Proficiency in switchgear electrical control and applications.
• Working knowledge of protective relaying application and philosophy.
• Ability to communicate with plant employees at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Maintain technical proficiency in electrical systems and field support.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships within the plant and sites.
• Resolve technical problems promptly and cost-effectively.
• Serve as a role model technically and in customer interactions.
• Be aware of financial impact of support activities.
• Contribute to the development of new employees.

Skills

Power systems

Calibration

Switchgear

Relaying

Communication

Time management

Education

Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Field Services Engineer – Alabama

Technical Shared Services (TSS) - Electrical Systems & Field Support

This position will be located at Plant Barry, Bucks Alabama

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this job is to provide technical services in the electrical discipline to fossil, gas and renewable generating facilities within the Southern Company. These services include but are not limited to problem resolution, routine testing, design review, checkout and startup of new equipment, technical consulting, and unplanned/emergency callouts (afterhours).

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS (LOCATION & TRAVEL)

• This position will be under TSS within the Technical Services – Electrical Systems & Field Support department.
• This position will be based at Plant Barry and will support multiple generation site locations to include: Barry, Theodore, Washington County.
• Occasional overnight travel will be required – approximately 25%.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.

Experience:

• Customer oriented work ethic.
• Broad general knowledge of power plant systems.
• Proficiency in excitation system calibration and problem resolution.
• Proficiency in low, medium, and high voltage switchgear concepts and designs.
• Proficiency in switchgear electrical control and applications.
• Working knowledge of protective relaying application and philosophy.
• Ability to communicate with plant employees at all working and management levels.
• Ability to manage time properly and handle multiple assignments simultaneously.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain technical proficiency in the above mentioned areas.
• Cultivate and maintain contacts and relationships within the plant.
• Establish a precedent for solving technical problems in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Be a role model both technically and in dealing with customers for other engineers.
• Maintain an awareness of the financial impact of Technical Services' support.
• Take an active role in the development of new employees.

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

• Demonstrate Southern Company Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
• Safety focus and a strong personal safety record.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Some relocation assistance may be available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the area.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent benefits packages which includes:
  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
  • Performance-sharing plan
  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement

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.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 21823

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services