Power Plant Electrical Field Engineer

Southern Company

United States

Remote

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage
401(k) plan with company match
Performance-sharing plan
Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Southern Company is seeking an Electrical Field Services Engineer at Plant Barry, AL, within the Alabama Technical Shared Services group. The role focuses on electrical systems support, testing, design review, startup of new equipment, and after-hours callouts across multiple generation sites including Barry, Theodore, and Washington County.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, broad power plant knowledge, and strong communication.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
  • Broad knowledge of power plant systems.
  • Proficiency in excitation system calibration and problem resolution.
  • Proficiency in switchgear concepts and designs.
  • Knowledge of protective relaying philosophy.
  • Ability to communicate with plant employees at all levels.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain technical proficiency in electrical systems and field support.
  • Cultivate relationships within the plant and sites served.
  • Solve technical problems in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  • Serve as a role model technically and in customer interactions.
  • Be aware of financial impact of Technical Services' support.
  • Mentor and develop new employees.

Skills

Power plant systems
Excitation system calibration
Switchgear concepts
Protective relaying
Communication with plant staff
Time management

Education

Electrical Engineering (Bachelor's)

Tools

None

Job description

Southern Company is seeking an Electrical Field Services Engineer at Plant Barry, AL, within the Alabama Technical Shared Services group. The role focuses on electrical systems support, testing, design review, startup of new equipment, and after-hours callouts across multiple generation sites including Barry, Theodore, and Washington County.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, broad power plant knowledge, and strong communication.

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