System Operations Engineer I-III

Georgia System Operations Corporation; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 77,880 - 189,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Match

Parental Leave

Educational Assistance

Annual Performance Bonus

PTO

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Georgia System Operations Corporation is seeking a System Operations Engineer to ensure the reliable operation of Georgia's electric generation and transmission systems. This role involves real-time system operations and technical expertise to maintain compliance with NERC standards.

The successful candidate will perform engineering analysis, operational support, and develop analytical tools, while enjoying benefits like medical, dental, and an annual performance bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-ahead and real-time engineering support.
• Analyze system conditions using load-flow models.
• Develop and maintain operational applications and models.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Energy Management Systems (EMS)

Load-flow analysis tools

Programming (Python, VBA)

Outage Management Systems

Job description

System Operations Engineer I‑IV – Georgia System Operations Corporation (GSOC)

Georgia System Operations Corporation (GSOC) is seeking a System Operations Engineer to support the reliable, safe, and efficient operation of Georgia's electric generation and transmission systems. This role sits at the core of real‑time system operations, partnering closely with our Energy Control Center (ECC) and System Control Center (SCC) to ensure grid stability, optimize system performance, and maintain compliance with NERC reliability standards. This opportunity is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of engineering analysis, real‑time operations, and system modeling, and who takes pride in supporting critical infrastructure that impacts millions of people across the state. Candidates with deeper experience, advanced technical expertise, and the ability to lead initiatives or mentor others may be considered for higher‑level engineer classifications (Engineer II, III, or IV).

What You’ll Do

As a System Operations Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting GSOC's system operations by providing engineering analysis, operational support, and technical expertise that ensures reliability across the electric grid.

Responsibility Highlights

• Provide day‑ahead and real‑time engineering support to ECC and SCC operations
• Analyze system conditions using load‑flow models, forecasting tools, and operational data
• Develop, maintain, and enhance operational applications, models, and analytical tools
• Support outage coordination, system switching, and reliability planning activities
• Ensure compliance with NERC reliability standards and operating requirements
• Partner with operations, planning, and engineering teams to troubleshoot issues and improve system performance
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and operational guidelines that support safe and efficient operations

Advanced Level Responsibilities (Engineers II–IV)

• Lead complex modeling, system analysis, and cross‑functional initiatives
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert in system operations and reliability
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and knowledge sharing across the engineering team
• Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on system performance, tools, and processes

What You Bring

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Power BI, Word, PowerPoint)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications – Technical Skills

• Energy Management Systems (EMS), SCADA, or AGC platforms
• Load‑flow analysis and system modeling tools
• Generation unit commitment and economic dispatch models
• Short‑term load or renewable (e.g., solar) forecasting
• OATI interchange scheduling software
• Outage management systems
• Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, VBA)
• Data historians and databases (e.g., PI, eDNA)
• Familiarity with power plant operations and transmission switching

Role Levels

• Engineer I – Entry‑level; supports analysis, tools, and monitoring with guidance
• Engineer II – Independent contributor; performs analysis, troubleshooting, and support activities
• Engineer III – Advanced contributor; leads initiatives and complex system analysis
• Engineer IV – Subject matter expert; drives strategy, mentors others, and leads system improvements

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Match, Parental Leave, Educational Assistance, Annual Performance Bonus, PTO, and Volunteer Time Off
• Salary range: $77,880 – $189,300 per year

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Georgia System Operations Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including veterans and disabled. We are a drug‑free workplace. All applicants are subject to substance abuse testing.