Bulk Power Operations Support Engineer

Southern Company Bulk Power Operations Support Engineer

This position performs transmission studies on the Southern Company bulk power system, provides engineering support for the months, weeks and days leading up to real time conditions, and ensures compliance readiness for the Bulk Power Operations team. Operational studies could range from analyzing the impacts of planned transmission and generator maintenance outages to transmission service requests and assessing Southern Company's transfer capability (interface analysis) to support requirements under the Open Access Transmission Tariff.

Studies often include a high degree of coordination within Southern Company and with neighboring utilities. The BPO Operations Support engineer is expected to analyze issues, develop solutions and work with the necessary individuals (internal and external) to create favorable system conditions for the real-time operators of the Southern Company bulk power system to reliably operate the system 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Perform computer modeling/simulation studies including a wide range of scenarios to determine the adequacy of the Southern Company bulk power system

Analyze issues and develop solutions

Work with the necessary individuals (internal and external) and resolve the issues

On-call duties, one week at a time every 6-7 weeks (impact outside business hours minimal)

Stay abreast of NERC/FERC regulatory requirements, coordinate compliance strategy and engagement, and ensure audit readiness/success for Bulk Power Operations

Some overnight travel may be required but this would be minimal

Education Requirements

BS degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Specialization in Power Systems desired

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering a plus

Experience Requirements

Distribution, Transmission, Substation or Protection & Control experience a plus

Generation Fleet or Operations (high or low voltage) experience a plus

Experience with software such as CYME, STOMP, Power World, OPNA, PSS/E and/or real-time power flow tools a plus

Experience with computer programming a plus

Experience with computer simulations, and data analysis a plus

Experience with computer modeling and/or analyses of electrical power systems preferred

Experience with engineering studies that support Open Access Transmission Tariff requests a plus

Experience with an electrical utility a plus

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of electrical transmission systems and relaying a plus

Knowledge of the transmission maintenance and/or generation maintenance processes a plus

Knowledge of NERC reliability standards a plus

Knowledge of FERC Open Access Transmission Tariffs a plus

Must demonstrate effective communication skills

Must possess analytical skills as well as the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Must be able to work well in a team environment

Must be able to function well in a quick paced environment

Behavioral Attributes

Candidates will be evaluated on the Southern Company Values:
Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance

Additional emphasis is placed on adaptability, cooperation/teamwork, initiative, innovation, customer focus, personal responsibility, inclusive behavior, organization, and problem solving.

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…