Electrical Field Services Engineer

Technical Shared Services (TSS) - Electrical Systems & Field Support

This position will be located at Plant Scherer, Juliette, GA. The purpose of this job is to provide technical services in the electrical discipline to fossil and hydroelectric generating facilities within the Southern Company. These services include but are not limited to problem resolution, routine testing, design review, checkout and startup of new equipment, technical consulting, and unplanned/emergency callouts (afterhours).

Additional Job Details (Location & Travel)

• This position will be under TSS within the Technical Services – Electrical Systems & Field Support department.
• This position will be based at Plant Scherer and will support multiple generation site locations to include: Scherer, Dahlberg, Central Ga Hydro, Robins CT
• Occasional overnight travel will be required – approximately 25%.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required
• Customer oriented work ethic
• Broad general knowledge of power plant systems
• Proficiency in excitation system calibration and problem resolution
• Proficiency in low, medium, and high voltage switchgear concepts and designs
• Proficiency in switchgear electrical control and applications
• Working knowledge of protective relaying application and philosophy
• Ability to communicate with plant employees at all working and management levels
• Ability to manage time properly and handle multiple assignments simultaneously

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain technical proficiency in the above mentioned areas
• Cultivate and maintain contacts and relationships within the plant
• Establish a precedent for solving technical problems in a timely and cost effective manner
• Be a role model both technically and in dealing with customers for other engineers
• Maintain an awareness of the financial impact of Technical Services' support
• Take an active role in the development of new employees

Behavioural Attributes

• Demonstrate Southern Company Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
• Safety focus and a strong personal safety record.

Additional Details

• Some relocation assistance is available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the area.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent benefits packages which includes:
• Medical and dental coverage
• Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
• Performance-sharing plan
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Bonus opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement