Travel-Ready Substation Protection & Control Engineer

AbilityLinks; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Company seeks a Substation Control Standards Engineer to advance protection and control standards through innovative relay systems and design practices. The role offers broad exposure across operating companies and vendors while supporting enterprise-wide standardization.

The engineer will develop SOCO standards, update drawings and guidance, and serve as a trusted resource for engineering teams. Growth toward SME or Lead Product Engineer is possible with strong performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or relevant technical discipline.
• 5+ years’ relevant experience preferred.
• P.E. License is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promote and model a strong Safety First culture.
• Support the development, maintenance, and implementation of Southern Company Substation Control Standards.
• Develop and maintain protective relay applications, control schemes, standard drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Participate in standards committees and working groups to improve processes and drive standardization.
• Manage and prioritize standards maintenance requests and enhancements through JIRA.
• Provide technical guidance on protection and control standards, procedures, and design practices.
• Support communication, interpretation, and implementation of new or revised SOCO standards across the system.
• Collaborate with OPCOs, engineering, construction, field services, project management, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Serve as a technical resource, SME, or Lead Product Engineer for assigned standards, products, or initiatives.
• Build strong relationships across Southern Company and with external partners to support standards alignment and continuous improvement.
• Manage multiple priorities and projects while maintaining quality, responsiveness, and accountability.
• Support storm restoration and emergency response efforts as needed.

Skills

Multitask / self-starter

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Safety culture understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

PE License (preferred)

3+ years relevant experience

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SCST Vault

MAXIMO

TEAMS

SharePoint

Job description

Southern Company seeks a Substation Control Standards Engineer to advance protection and control standards through innovative relay systems and design practices. The role offers broad exposure across operating companies and vendors while supporting enterprise-wide standardization.

The engineer will develop SOCO standards, update drawings and guidance, and serve as a trusted resource for engineering teams. Growth toward SME or Lead Product Engineer is possible with strong performance.