Southern Company

Product Support Specialist (Microgrid)

LocationDurham, NC

About This Job


Description


Job Summary

Provide technical support for PowerSecure MicroGrid equipment, including switchgear and generators. This role is customer-focused, requiring high-quality decision-making, systematic analysis, and effective problem-solving to ensure safe and efficient operations.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as liaison between field operations and factory engineering teams.
Support start-up, commissioning, and field troubleshooting of MicroGrid systems.
Provide technical support via phone and occasional on-site visits.
Manage onsite engineering changes to drawings and settings files.
Assist in developing and executing retrofit projects and engineering change notices.
Escalate project risks to leadership to ensure quality and customer satisfaction.
Commission complex PLC-based systems in critical infrastructure environments.
Troubleshoot and support PowerGen and Switchgear products and control systems.


Required Qualifications

6+ years of experience with generators, ATS/switchgear, and paralleling control systems (or 2+ years with a BSEE).
Proficient in reading electrical/mechanical schematics and engineer-of-record drawings.
Experience with:
PLCs and generator controllers
Protective relays and alternators
Commissioning and field service
Strong understanding of AC/DC electrical theory.
Ability to edit and develop switchgear and PowerGen controller settings.
Valid driver’s license.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines.


Preferred Qualifications

NFPA 70 Arc Flash Certification.
Experience with:
PowerGen products (e.g., Volvo, PSI)
Switchgear (e.g., Square D, Eaton, ABB, Siemens)
Controllers and relays (e.g., Woodward, DIEF, SEL, Beckwith, Siemens/GE PLCs)


Work Environment and Physical Demands

Remote work with up to 45% travel.
Exposure to industrial environments, including electrical and mechanical systems.
Ability to work in both office and outdoor settings.
Occasional after-hours and weekend support required.


About PowerSecure

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions for electric utilities and commercial, industrial, and institutional customers.


Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off, holidays, and wellness programs
Tuition reimbursement and employee referral program


Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.Operating Company: PowerSecure

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