Power Plant Electrical Field Engineer

Southern Company; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Southern Company is seeking an Electrical Engineer/Analyst to deliver technical services across fossil and hydroelectric generation facilities in Georgia. Responsibilities include problem resolution, routine testing, design review, startup of new equipment, technical consulting, and after-hours callouts.

This role supports several sites in central Georgia with occasional overnight travel (approximately 25%). Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology required.
• 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 levels.
• Ability to manage time properly and handle multiple assignments.

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.

Skills

Customer oriented

Power plant knowledge

Excitation system calibration

Switchgear concepts

Switchgear controls

Protective relaying

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Engineer)

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology (Analyst)

Job description

Southern Company is seeking an Electrical Engineer/Analyst to deliver technical services across fossil and hydroelectric generation facilities in Georgia. Responsibilities include problem resolution, routine testing, design review, startup of new equipment, technical consulting, and after-hours callouts.

This role supports several sites in central Georgia with occasional overnight travel (approximately 25%). Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.