19.05.2024
Transmission Control Center Engineer - Metro Atlanta
Southern Company
South Africa, Springs
Lithia Springs, GA TCC Engineers at the Georgia Transmission Control Center ensure the Safe and Reliable operation of the bulk electric system through providing key reliability functions in Operations Planning, Fault Analysis, Operations Readiness, Facility Ratings, and other areas. The successful candidate will be developed to provide technical analysis and subject matter expertise in one or more or the following areas.Facility Ratings: Ensures accurate operational data for safe and reliable real-time operations and implements new tools/processes like the Facility Ratings Data Base and FERC Order 881 related to Ambient Adjusted Ratings.Operations Readiness: Develops and maintains operational plans and guidance for a wide range of reliability threats and system emergencies, including major storms, black-start and manual load shedding procedures, nuclear plant offsite power, and many more.Operations Planning: Performs the analysis and coordination necessary to conduct the 10,000+ clearance requests required to complete over $1B in construction and maintenance projects each year for GPC and the other transmission owners in the Georgia Integrated Transmission System.TCC Engineers also assist with the yearly drills, offer real-time support, maintain the operating records and practices, shape the development of state-of-the-art operating tools and techniques, and shape the design and integration of transmission facilities, solar and battery interconnections, large customer sites, and other major projects. These roles meet required NERC Reliability Functions and are critical in providing Safe operating conditions for field personnel.The position requires in depth knowledge of the power system and GPC databases and tools, as well as expertise in power flow analysis, transient analysis, transmission switching, protective relaying, and facility ratings. The successful candidate will gain extensive knowledge of Transmission System Operations and will build strong working relationships throughout Power Delivery, with other cross-functional areas, and with external stakeholders. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to train and develop subject matter expertise and leadership experience in many areas of System Operations including Operations Planning, Solar and Battery Integration, NERC and FERC Compliance, Physical and Cyber Security, Real-time Operations, Transmission Switching and Storm Restoration, Floor Support, and other areas.JOB REQUIREMENTS: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills )Education & Experience Requirements:Electrical Engineering (or other relevant) degree with comparable power system experience (preferred)Will also consider candidates without a degree who are NERC certified Senior Operators (or equivalent) with a minimum of three years of experience related to transmission system operations, clearance processes, power flow analysis, and operating tools/procedures.Experience in one of more Transmission areas (Operations, Planning, Construction, Protection & Control, Project Management, Maintenance, EMS/Operations Support, Substation Integration & Automation, Fault Analysis/Power Quality, Facility Ratings)Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Knowledge of power system analysis and modeling, T&D switching and clearance practices, NERC and FERC requirements applicable to Operations, construction and maintenance practices related to clearances, customer needs related to clearances and restoration, Fault Analysis, Facility Ratings.Desired: Experience with GPC operating tools such as STOMP, EMS, TransMap, GPC storm and system alert practices, Georgia ITS processes and procedures, Redbook and Section 0Skilled in Project Management with ability to coordinate high volumes of complex projects with diverse internal and external stakeholders.Behavioral Attributes:Takes personal responsibility for the quality of technical work. Strong attention to detailWorks independently and conscientiously with minimal supervisionShows teamwork, communicates effectively, and helps foster a team environment.Demonstrates Southern Company’s Our Values . Builds trusting relationships through personal integrityDemonstrates personal commitment to Safety ExcellenceDemonstrates leadership in fostering an inclusive environmentOther Requirements:Pass and maintain Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and Insider Threat Program (ITP) security clearance requirements. Adhere to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Standards of Conduct and Separation Protocol.Role is responsible for storm support and may be asked to work shift during those events. This role involves occasional travel (
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