Lead Grid-Edge Research Engineer

Southern Company; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Company’s Research and Development team seeks a Research Engineer to lead research on grid-edge technology, power-flow flexibility, and distribution grid challenges, turning concepts into real-world applications.

You will drive demonstrations, evaluate monitoring, diagnostics, and grid-scale converters, travel up to 25%, with job locations in Birmingham, AL or Atlanta, GA, collaborating with industry partners to advance next-generation grid solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering is required; an advanced degree is strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in Power Delivery; distribution experience preferred.
• Understanding of power quality phenomena (flicker, harmonics, voltage sags).
• Experience in project management and collaboration.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations in the electric utility industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead pioneering research in power electronics grid applications, optimizing integration into the grid to enhance efficiency, reliability, flexibility and sustainability.
• Build a strategic research program around grid-edge technology development and deployment to meet Southern Company goals.
• Manage projects, including planning, resource allocation, and tracking, to ensure timely delivery of innovative solutions.
• Envision the future of power by exploring and evaluating emerging technologies and identifying transformative opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute strategic research projects and deliver groundbreaking solutions.

Skills

Power Delivery

Project management

Communication

Safety

Leadership

Education

Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering

MS/PhD preferred

Job description

Southern Company’s Research and Development team seeks a Research Engineer to lead research on grid-edge technology, power-flow flexibility, and distribution grid challenges, turning concepts into real-world applications.

You will drive demonstrations, evaluate monitoring, diagnostics, and grid-scale converters, travel up to 25%, with job locations in Birmingham, AL or Atlanta, GA, collaborating with industry partners to advance next-generation grid solutions.