Electrical Engineer 1 4P/170
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Overview
Job Description
Location- Birmingham, AL
Contract- 3 years.
Engineer – Grid Operations and Planning ResearchDepartment: Schatz Grid Visualization and Analytics Center (SGVAC), Research & DevelopmentCompany: Southern Company
About SGVAC
The Schatz Grid Visualization and Analytics Center (SGVAC) is a cutting-edge innovation hub within Southern Company's Research & Development department. SGVAC focuses on the research, pre-operational development, assessment, and demonstration of situational awareness technologies for Transmission and Distribution systems.
Key focus areas include:
Synchrophasor technology
Next-generation control center functionalities
Cybersecurity testing
New visualization techniques
DERMS platform evaluation
Data analytics
Power system modeling and simulation using Real-Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) with hardware-in-the-loop testing
Position Summary
This position supports the Grid Operations and Planning Research area and focuses on deploying and evaluating emerging technologies for grid operations. The engineer will work on tools that support power system analysis, modeling, big data analytics, and visualization.
Additional project areas may involve:
Integration of Distribution Management Systems (DMS)
Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS)
Application of engineering analysis to modern power system challenges
Job Responsibilities
Develop and execute research plans to evaluate new technologies
Manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
Document study assumptions, methodologies, and results
Deliver reports and presentations on project outcomes
Collaborate within cross-functional teams
Some overnight travel may be required (minimal)
Education & Qualifications
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (required)
Specialization in Power Systems (preferred)
Training/experience with computer programming (Python, C#, SQL)
Training/experience in data science is desirable
Knowledge of databases, data structures, and computer networking is a plus
Key Skills & Abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
Proficient in analytical problem-solving
Effective team collaboration and interpersonal skills
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