Protection & Control Field Engineer – Transmission

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Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

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Job summary

Southern Company is seeking a Protection & Control Field Services Engineer/Technician for the Metro East Transmission Maintenance Center. The role covers P&C field services, project planning, and outage response with safety as a priority.

Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience and be prepared to work in a hybrid environment with potential travel. Strong communication across teams is essential.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or BS in Engineering Technology or PE license or 2-year technical degree in electrical maintenance or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Commissioning, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting protective relaying, controls, and communication equipment for substations and transmission lines.
  • Complete assigned tasks without service interruptions; isolate equipment and manage clearances to meet quality, schedule, and budget targets.
  • Coordinate activities with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
  • Serve as first responder to investigate power interruptions and equipment alarms.
  • Develop and apply safe and efficient work practices; conduct job briefings to identify risks.
  • Isolate hazards and damaged equipment during emergencies to restore service safely.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
BS Degree in Engineering Technology
Professional Engineering License
2-year technical degree in electrical maintenance
Equivalent applicable experience

Job description

Southern Company is seeking a Protection & Control Field Services Engineer/Technician for the Metro East Transmission Maintenance Center. The role covers P&C field services, project planning, and outage response with safety as a priority.

Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience and be prepared to work in a hybrid environment with potential travel. Strong communication across teams is essential.

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