Protection & Control Field Engineer – Outage Response

Southern Company; Valdosta (GA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Power in Valdosta, GA is seeking a Protection & Control Field Services Engineer/Technician to support the Transmission Maintenance Center. The role involves safeguarding electrical assets, learning switching procedures, and delivering projects safely and on schedule with minimal outages.

The candidate will troubleshoot protective relays and communication equipment, coordinate with internal teams, and participate in callout rotations to respond to outages. Hybrid work options may apply.

Qualifications

• Education as listed: Bachelor's in Engineering or related, or equivalent.
• PE license or relevant technical degree considered.
• Experience in P&C field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning, testing, maintaining protective relays and controls.
• Plan and complete projects safely with no service interruptions.
• Respond to outages and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Work in hybrid environment with some remote periods.

Skills

P&C Field Services

Electrical power systems

Switching procedures

Safety compliance

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Professional Engineer license

2-year technical degree in electrical maintenance

Tools

Test equipment (voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters)

Relay test sets

Job description

Georgia Power in Valdosta, GA is seeking a Protection & Control Field Services Engineer/Technician to support the Transmission Maintenance Center. The role involves safeguarding electrical assets, learning switching procedures, and delivering projects safely and on schedule with minimal outages.

The candidate will troubleshoot protective relays and communication equipment, coordinate with internal teams, and participate in callout rotations to respond to outages. Hybrid work options may apply.