Protection & Control Test Engineer/Technician

Employer description

Protection and Control Test Engineer/Technician

This position is responsible for the Protection & Control (P&C) Field Services Substation Integration and Automation (SIA) activities for the Northern Region of Alabama Power. The office is in Birmingham, Alabama. This position may be filled by an engineer or technician. Major responsibilities include:

Create, maintain, and error check configuration files for substation integration equipmentCommission and maintain software on substation integration equipment Commission, test, and troubleshoot substation integration and SCADA equipmentPlan and complete projects safely, efficiently, accurately and on schedule Respond to abnormal conditions related to substation integration equipmentProvide technical support to design, operations, maintenance, and construction personnel

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education Requirements

Engineer: 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred

Technician: 2-year Associates Degree in Electrical Technology is preferred

Experience Requirements

Experience commissioning and testing substation SCADA is highly preferredExperience or training in microprocessor (IED) technology is highly preferredExperience or training in serial and ethernet network communications is requiredExperience performing power system power calculations and measurements is preferredExperience with substation protection and control design or application is a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of safe work practices in substation or industrial environments Knowledge of control schemes and SCADA system operationKnowledge of serial and ethernet communication software and protocolsKnowledge of 3-phase power calculations and measurementsAbility to use a computer to communicate with other microprocessor devicesAbility to use spreadsheets and other computer productivity toolsAbility to use a multimeter and hand tools in an electrical environmentAbility to make decisions in stressful situations Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groupsAbility to work with others as a team member and leader Project management and organization skills Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Behavioral Attributes

Committed to doing the job safely and to performing error-free workCommitted to maintaining a culture of compliance to policies and regulationsCan work independently or in a team environmentSelf-motivated, results-oriented, flexible, and cooperativeDesires hands-on field experience, and willing to work outdoors and travel Maintains a positive attitude in demanding situations Committed to providing excellent customer service Must have a valid driver’s license Must pass background investigation for access at Transmission facilities Must be available to work outside of normal duty hours for trouble responseMust work outdoors frequently and travel (75% of time) within the coverage area Must live or relocate within a commutable (less than 1 hour of travel time) distance of the Birmingham SIA office

Other

Relocation assistance will not be provided.