NERC Compliance Support Engineer

WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE, & TRAVEL

• This position will be based out of The Energy Center in Birmingham, AL.
• Hybrid work schedule (both in-office and telecommute); currently three (3) days in-office and two (2) days telecommute (subject to adjustment).
• Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commute 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.JOB QUALIFICATIONS

  Education:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution/program is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.

  Experience:

  • Familiarity with NERC standards strongly preferred.
  • Customer oriented work ethic.
  • Broad general knowledge of power plant systems.
  • General knowledge of power plant modeling techniques.
  • Working knowledge of protective relaying application and philosophy.
  • Familiarity with plant electrical equipment and generator voltage control.
  • Ability to communicate with plant employees at all working and management levels.
  • Ability to assess risk and understand impact to stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage time properly and handle multiple assignments simultaneously.

  JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintain technical proficiency in the above mentioned areas.
  • Cultivate and maintain contacts and relationships within the plant and with Operations Compliance.
  • Work within the ERO Support team to ensure no compliance violations.
  • Be a role model both technically and in dealing with customers for other engineers.
  • Participation on industry committees and drafting teams as appropriate.
  • Ability to develop and become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned NERC standards.

   BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Demonstrate Southern Company Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
  • Safety focus and a strong personal safety record.

  ADDITIONAL DETAILS

  • Some relocation assistance is available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the area.

   BENEFITS

  • Competitive Pay
  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
  • Performance-sharing plan
  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement