Protection & Control Applications Engineer 1 4PC- 305

4P Consulting Inc.; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting company in Georgia is seeking an Entry-level Protection & Control Applications Engineer to support individual engineering projects. The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and offers training under supervision. Responsibilities include analyzing protection zones and managing relay asset information. Strong work ethic and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role requiring 0-5 years of experience.
• Basic proficiency with CAPE, STOMP, and Vault.
• Ability to analyze protection zones and power system modeling.

Responsibilities

• Learn technical concepts and company practices under supervision.
• Implement standard philosophies for distribution substation projects.
• Manage relay asset information using CAPE and STOMP repositories.

Skills

Technical knowledge in engineering

Problem-solving skills

Ability to learn quickly

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAPE

STOMP

Vault

Job description

Protection & Control Applications Engineer 1 4PC- 305

Location: Forest Park, GA

Client: Southern Company

Contract: 5 months

Entry-level Protection & Control Applications Engineer role requiring 0-5 years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Learns technical concepts and company practices under close supervision. Focuses on individual engineering projects. Applies basic engineering principles, specifications, policies, and procedures.

Implements standard philosophies and settings for distribution substation capital projects. Applies requested settings changes from Distribution Reliability work groups. Reviews distribution substation prints and protection schemes for dependability, reliability, and security.

Analyzes protection zones and P&C equipment applications. Performs power system modeling and fault studies for requests, customer support, and capital projects. Manages relay asset information using CAPE and STOMP repositories.

Ensures deliverables comply with NERC, SERC, and other applicable industry standards. Utilizes introductory engineering knowledge and basic problem-solving skills. Makes limited independent decisions based on procedures, with supervisory review.

Demonstrates basic proficiency with business unit software (CAPE, STOMP, Vault). Exhibits strong work ethic, positive attitude, and ability to build effective relationships with field staff, design engineering staff, and/or vendors.