Protection & Control ; PCA Project Manager; Atlanta

Protection & Control Applications (PCA) ITS Project Manager (Atlanta)

Atlanta, GA

• This position will be based out of General Services HQ in Forest Park, GA (Metro Atlanta).
• Work schedule (in‑office, field and telecommute); currently four (4) days in‑office and one (1) day telecommute (subject to adjustment).
• This position will require a mixture of both field and office work.
• Field work can include visits to various GPC project sites and may require overnight travel.
• This position will require some travel (days and overnight – up to 25%).
• Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commute distance.

This position provides daily leadership and oversight of Georgia Integrated Transmission System (ITS) activities performed by the Protection & Control Applications (PCA) group. It serves as PCA’s primary point of contact for protection system ITS work related to capital projects, system operator reviews, and work requests. Responsibilities include project scoping, assessing system impacts by ITS participants, ensuring timely System Operator reviews, and coordinating resources.

Other activities may include supporting quality assurance reviews for protective relaying applications and settings, leading special projects, and working with vendors to implement solutions that meet Southern Company’s needs.

• Provide guidance, lead efforts, and oversee deliverables from internal and external resources to ensure the timely completion of ITS System Operator protection system reviews.
• Ensure thorough evaluation and clear communication between GPC and ITS participants regarding transmission impacts resulting from system projects.
• Lead and oversee system-wide projects that address ITS‑related initiatives, including project scoping and resource scheduling.
• Provide formal and informal training to PCA employees and other work groups.
• Support protection system applications and settings projects, including major project scoping, design support, quality assurance reviews, and field support.
• Champion a culture of learning and continuous improvement by sharing lessons learned and best practices.
• Represent PCA on ITS working groups and internal and industry committees, providing leadership and helping apply best practices at Southern Company.

• B.S. or higher in Engineering is required.
• Degree with a power systems emphasis is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.
• Extensive experience in the application of protective relaying.

• Knowledge of NERC protection and control compliance standards.
• Proven ability in applying safe work practices.
• Able to estimate and monitor PCA scheduling needs for projects.
• Proficient in design and operation of electromechanical and microprocessor P&C schemes.
• Proficient in protective relaying applications, calculations, and related studies.
• Knowledge of Protection & Control Applications processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of Transmission System Operating Procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Able to effectively communicate technical information to others.
• Extensive problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity with ITS Procedures and Processes is preferred.

• Model "Our Values" of Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Acting with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
• Takes personal responsibility, demonstrates initiative, and is self‑motivated.
• Focuses on positive interactions and timely customer service.
• Willing to accept challenging assignments.
• Effective, team‑oriented interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Some travel may be required (1‑2 days per month).

Southern Company invests in the well‑being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well‑being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s).

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Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant’s qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 19102

Job Category:
Engineering

Job Schedule:

Full time

Company:
Southern Company Services