Electrical Engineer 1 4P170
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Job Description
Location Birmingham AL
Contract 3 years.
Engineer Grid Operations and Planning Research
Department: Schatz Grid Visualization and Analytics Center (SGVAC) Research & Development
Company: Southern Company
About SGVAC
The Schatz Grid Visualization and Analytics Center (SGVAC) is a cuttingedge innovation hub within Southern Companys Research & Development department. SGVAC focuses on the research preoperational development assessment and demonstration of situational awareness technologies for Transmission and Distribution systems.
Key focus areas include:
Synchrophasor technology
Nextgeneration control center functionalities
Cybersecurity testing
New visualization techniques
DERMS platform evaluation
Data analytics
Power system modeling and simulation using RealTime Digital Simulator (RTDS) with hardwareintheloop 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 crossfunctional 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 problemsolving
Effective team collaboration and interpersonal skills
Employment Type
Contract
