Electrical Engineer or , Birmingham, AL; Hybrid

Job Posting

Date Posted: 4/13/2026

Location:

Birmingham, AL (Hybrid)

Job Type: Contract Full-Time

Estimated Duration: 3 years

Immediate W2 contract position available in Birmingham, AL.

Electrical Engineer 1 position requires 0-3 years of related experience. Electrical Engineer 2 position requires 3-6 years of related experience.

This position supports the Schatz Grid Visualization and Analytics Center (SGVAC) within the Research & Development department. The SGVAC is an innovation center that facilitates the research, pre-operational development, assessment and demonstration of situational awareness technologies for Transmission and Distribution. Areas of focus include synchrophasor technology, next generation control center functionalities, cyber security testing, new visualization approaches, DERMS platform evaluation, data analytics as well as modeling and simulation including a Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) with hardware-in-the-loop testing capability.

The engineer will support projects and in time lead efforts to deploy and evaluate the performance of emerging technologies in this arena.

The position is primarily focused on tools to support grid operations with an emphasis on power system analysis, power system modeling and simulation including digital twins, big data analytics, and visualization.

It may involve projects in other areas of the power system. Knowledge of databases, data structures, computer networking is desirable as well as an aptitude to apply engineering analysis to solve problems.

• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (EE) required
• Proficiency in power system modeling and simulation (RTDS, PSCAD, or PSS/E) required
• Specialization in Power Systems desired
• Training in/experience with computer programming (Python, C#, SQL) desired
• Training in/experience with data science desired

• Develop research plan to evaluate new technology
• Manage multiple tasks at one time
• Provide documentation of study assumptions and methods used to arrive at results
• Provide informative reports and presentations on projects
• Some overnight travel may be required but this is not extensive

• Must demonstrate good communication skills, both internal and external to the company
• Must have excellent organizational skills
• Must possess analytical skills as well as the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Must work well in a team environment
• Must have the ability to manage your own work schedule and work with limited direction
• Must have strong initiative – a self-starter
• Must have strong problem solving skills

Candidate will work in a hybrid work arrangement reporting in-person/in-office at least 3 days per week (12 days a month).

• Full group health and dental benefits
• 401K with matching
• Various insurances
• Generous living expenses for relocation or duplicate housing

• Fully furnished townhomes available on a first come, first served basis
• Complimentary on-site banking available to all