Protection & Control Field Engineer – Substation

Georgia Power Company; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Power in the Rome/Canton area seeks Protection & Control Field Services Engineer/Technician to perform testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protective relaying and control equipment in substations and transmission lines. Roles emphasize safety, reliability, and teamwork.

Positions are non-exempt, with pay and level commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience. Some travel and outages may be required, with relocation assistance available in certain cases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology, or PE license, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in P&C field services and electric power utility transmission.
• Knowledge of protection schemes and fault analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Commission, test, maintain, and troubleshoot protective relaying and controls in substations and transmission lines.
• Coordinate outages and commissioning with stakeholders to meet safety, schedule and budget.
• Develop safe work practices and share technical expertise with peers.

Skills

3-Phase Power

Relaying Knowledge

Test Equipment Proficiency

Problem Solving

Communication

MS Office

Education

B.S. Engineering

B.S. Engineering Technology

Professional Engineering License

2-year Electrical Maintenance Degree

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Voltmeter

Ammeter

Ohmmeter

Relay Test Sets

SCADA

Job description

Georgia Power in the Rome/Canton area seeks Protection & Control Field Services Engineer/Technician to perform testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protective relaying and control equipment in substations and transmission lines. Roles emphasize safety, reliability, and teamwork.

Positions are non-exempt, with pay and level commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience. Some travel and outages may be required, with relocation assistance available in certain cases.