Protection & Control Field Service Engineer/Associate/Technician

This posting is for a Protection & Control Field Services Engineer, Engineering Associate, or Technician position based in the Valdosta Transmission Maintenance Center. The role is non-exempt and pay/level will be determined based on the successful candidate's qualifications, education, and experience.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for Protection & Control (P&C) Field Services activities in the Southern Transmission Maintenance Area (TMA). Safety and quality are paramount. The role involves learning and applying switching procedures, safety measures, and planning/completing projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule without service interruptions.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or
• 4-year BS Degree in Engineering Technology, or
• Professional Engineering License, or
• 2-year technical degree in electrical maintenance, or
• Equivalent applicable experience (e.g., Electrician, Technician, Wireman)

Preferred Experience

• P&C Field Services experience
• Electric power utility transmission construction, maintenance, or operations experience
• Experience related to P&C Applications, Design, Construction, Major Electrical Equipment, or Project Management
• Experience standing by to respond to abnormal conditions 24/7

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of 3-phase power systems, AC/DC Protection & Control Schemes, and Fault Analysis
• Familiarity with test equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, communications instruments, and computerized relay test sets
• Ability to communicate across multiple work groups, including customers, employees, and leadership

Additional Requirements

• Ability to solve problems and make decisions while managing projects with multiple priorities
• Valid driver’s license
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Participation in callout rotation, including responding to outages or abnormal conditions outside normal work hours (weekends/holidays)
• Occasional overnight travel
• Safety-sensitive position subject to pre-employment screenings to determine fitness for duty
• Hybrid position requiring:
  • Physical ability to operate manual switches
  • Work in outdoor environments with exposure to elements
  • Periods of office-based work
• Must live in or be willing to relocate within a reasonable distance to the Valdosta TMC and Southern TMA coverage area
• Must pass Southern Company background check, drug screen, and NERC Background check

Responsibilities

• Commissioning, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting protective relaying, controls, and communication equipment
• Completing assigned tasks without service interruptions, including isolating equipment to meet quality, schedule, and budget targets
• Coordinating activities with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Serving as first responder to investigate power interruptions and equipment alarms
• Developing and using safe, efficient work practices to prevent safety and operational incidents
• Following formal written requirements
• Conducting job briefings to identify and mitigate safety and operational risks
• Isolating hazards and damaged equipment during emergencies to restore service safely and efficiently
• Modeling company values: Safety Excellence, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment
• Incorporating Human Performance tools into daily work practices
• Supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals
• Demonstrating self-motivation to produce results without direct supervision
• Maintaining a customer-focused and questioning attitude
• Actively learning and expanding knowledge of maintenance practices, guidelines, and procedures for substation and line major equipment and relays

Benefits

Southern Company invests in employee well-being through a comprehensive total rewards strategy, including:

• Competitive base salary
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• Potential eligibility for additional compensation, such as incentive programs

Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. A summary of benefits can be found here.