Protection & Control Applications Engineer/Analyst (BHM)

Job description

WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE, & TRAVEL: - These positions will be based out of Birmingham, AL. - Hybrid work schedule (both in-office and telecommute); currently four (4) days in-office and one (1) day telecommute. - Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commuting distance. - This position will require some travel (day and overnight, up to 25%) and the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service. POSITION SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of this position will be to develop and maintain impedance models from equipment manufacturer data and transmission line designs using Gridscale X APA (formerly PSS®CAPE) for Southern Company's transmission system. This position will also perform system impact studies in support of transmission system interconnection requests. Additional responsibilities include performing protective relay calculations and coordination studies for substation and transmission line projects. The selected candidate will provide technical expertise and support for design, construction, planning, marketing and customers regarding protection and control...