Generator Interconnection Grid Planning Engineer

Socket.dev; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Company in Birmingham, AL is seeking an Integrated Grid Planning Engineer to lead Generator Interconnection studies and related OATT analyses, supporting grid planning for the transmission system.

The role involves coordinating with generation planning, operating companies, and external developers, requiring strong analytical, communication, and programming skills, with a focus on delivering timely, high-quality study results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET-accredited institution required.
• Master’s degree in engineering or business desirable.
• Professional Engineering License desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all OATT and state interconnection studies are completed accurately and per the required timeline.
• Perform Generator Interconnection OATT studies for new generation through Annual Cluster studies or serial affected system studies.
• Coordinate study assumptions and results with multiple groups and internal customers.
• Effectively present informative reports and presentations to internal and external customers at various management levels.
• Provide technical expertise and leadership in industry committees and initiatives.
• Research special technical issues impacting the electric power system.
• Provide limited automation and programming development and support for analysis tools.

Skills

Power system analysis

Project management

Communication

Programming (Python, C#, VB.net)

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering or business

Professional Engineering License

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

CAPE

ASPEN

EMTP

PSCAD

PowerWorld

Job description

Southern Company in Birmingham, AL is seeking an Integrated Grid Planning Engineer to lead Generator Interconnection studies and related OATT analyses, supporting grid planning for the transmission system.

The role involves coordinating with generation planning, operating companies, and external developers, requiring strong analytical, communication, and programming skills, with a focus on delivering timely, high-quality study results.