Engineer - Transmission Planning - West

Southern Company - Birmingham, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Birmingham, AL

Utilities

About the position

The Engineer - Transmission Planning position at Southern Company focuses on leading and performing transmission planning studies to develop annual transmission expansion plans and ensure compliance with NERC standards. The role involves collaboration with various teams to create reliable and innovative transmission solutions while supporting the operations of Alabama Power and Mississippi Power. Engineers in this role will have opportunities for career development and will work in a dynamic environment that emphasizes teamwork and innovation in the power industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform power system modeling and analysis including steady-state load flow thermal and voltage studies.
• Develop system-wide power flow models and assumptions.
• Coordinate with multiple groups and internal customers within Southern Company and the Operating Companies.
• Coordinate studies with neighboring transmission systems.
• Develop and coordinate reliable, innovative, and cost-effective transmission solutions including multiple alternatives.
• Effectively present informative reports and presentations to internal and external customers at various management levels related to system constraints and required improvement projects.
• Lead and participate on solution teams and other initiatives to determine transmission project feasibility, scope, and timing.
• Provide technical expertise and leadership in industry committees and initiatives.
• Research special technical issues impacting the electric power system.
• Provide automation and programming development and support for analysis tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required (Electrical Engineering preferred).
• Experience in transmission planning and operations is preferred.
• Experience in transmission design, maintenance, and protection and controls is desirable.
• Experience in transmission project management, estimating, and scheduling is desirable.
• Experience in generation/resource planning is desirable.
• Experience in electrical power system modeling and analysis is desirable.
• Experience in generator (IBR and/or conventional) operations, control system modeling and analysis is desirable.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in engineering or business is desirable.
• Professional Engineering License is desirable.
• Working knowledge of programming languages (Python, C#, and Visual Basic.net) and data visualization tools is desirable.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule and hybrid remote work options available.