Regulatory Compliance Support Engineer (BHM)

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join the growing and developing electric utility industry. As a Regulatory Compliance Support Engineer, you will be part of a talented team providing technical services in the electrical discipline to support the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) within Southern Company. These services include program management of numerous North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, support of market requests from transmission providers, training and coordination with all generating facilities, and engagement in NERC standards drafting teams for standards development. This role is vital in supporting the conventional and renewable generation fleet and helping them meet the requirements necessary to ensure a reliable power grid.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within the ERO Support team to ensure no compliance violations.
• Collaborate with project managers and third-party vendors on new plant builds and retrofits.
• Be a role model both technically and in dealing with customers for other engineers.
• Actively participate on industry committees and drafting teams as appropriate.
• Provide support for technical issues as needed.
• Maintain technical proficiency in the above-mentioned areas.
• Cultivate and maintain contacts and relationships within the plant and with Operations Compliance.
• Ability to develop and become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned NERC standards.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution/program is required.
• Electrical Engineering is preferred.

Behavioral Attributes

• Model "Our Values" of Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Acting with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
• Demonstrates a safety-focused mindset, recognizing that properly engineered solutions are essential to the safety of employees, contractors, and the public.
• Maintains a customer-focused approach by incorporating customer perspectives into solutions and deliverables.
• Promotes a learning organization and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Takes responsibility and ownership for projects and issues, following through on all aspects of assignments to ensure high-quality completion.
• Develops and maintains thorough knowledge of transmission protection system applications, guidelines, and procedures.
• Expects and pursues high standards, proficiency, and job knowledge.
• Receptive to informal training opportunities and feedback.
• Exhibits a positive, "can do" spirit and champions Southern Company procedures and guidelines.
• Works well with diverse groups, tailoring communications methods appropriately for customers, covered employees, supervision, and management.

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Job Identification

Job ID: 19728