Protection and Control Applications Engineer

Application Engineer - System Protection and Control

JOB SUMMARY

This job exists at Mississippi Power Company to provide for the protection and reliable operation of the transmission & distribution systems.

This position will be responsible for the calculation & application of power system protective equipment settings and protection schemes on the Mississippi Power transmission & distribution systems. The selected candidate will provide technical expertise and support for design, construction, planning, marketing and customers regarding protection and control of Mississippi Power's transmission and distribution facilities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education Requirements

- A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is required

- Previous experience in transmission or distribution power system protection devices OR calculation & application of power system protective equipment settings.

Experience Requirements

- Basic understanding of protective relay & utility control circuits is desired.

- Previous exposure to transmission protective relay coordination and the development of protective relay settings is desired.

- Experience in transmission and/or distribution substation operations, power delivery, and/or substation control design engineering is a plus

- Previous field experience with commissioning, testing and/or troubleshooting of protective relays and/or schemes is highly recommended

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- The successful candidate should be knowledgeable in the use of electrical test equipment and have sufficient mathematical background to work with three-phase power, voltages, currents and phase angles

- Experience working with CAPE (Computer Aided Protection Engineering), CYME, or other related power system simulation software programs

- Strong computer skills and be able to investigate & test electrical protection & control systems

- Must work well in a team environment and exhibit good communication skills (both oral & written)

- Proven troubleshooting skills

- Must be customer focused; self-directed and highly motivated; able to contribute within a team environment as well as work alone

- Must be able to manage multiple tasks in an ever-changing environment

- Must be able to meet deadlines

- Electrical blueprint/schematic reading

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

- Design protective relay & control schemes and develop protective relay settings to protect and monitor the performance of electric power system facilities (transmission lines, distribution feeders, and substation equipment).

- Support Substation construction and maintenance projects and provide technical assistance to other functional areas.

- Review transmission system operations with emphasis on microprocessor relay event analysis.

- Investigate incorrect and questionable operations of substation protective relay & control schemes

- Support the integration of the System Protection and Control department through cross training and job shadowing

Some overnight travel will be required as well as occasional weekend work

Job Experience and Education

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

The successful candidate should understand electrical and power system theory, have sufficient mathematical background to work with three-phase power, voltages, currents and phase angles. They should also have strong computer skills and be able to investigate electrical protection & control systems.

Behavioral Attributes

Must work well in a team environment and exhibit good communication skills (both oral & written).

Mississippi Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, provides clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy to more than 192,000 customers and communities in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. For over 100 years, Mississippi Power is a leader in customer service, workforce development and education, environmental stewardship, and employee volunteerism. The company is an industry leader when it comes to working safely, providing around-the-clock reliable service and its expert storm response. Mississippi Power has been at the forefront of innovation in the state through strategic partnerships in electric transportation and solar energy. The company has worked with the Coast Transit Authority to put the state’s first electric public transportation bus in operation and with Forrest County Agriculture High School on the state’s first electric school bus. It also partnered with the Hattiesburg Zoo on a new electric train and worked with the country’s largest Domino’s franchise to electrify its delivery fleet. Also, a leader in renewable energy, Mississippi Power partnered with the Naval Construction Battalion Center to install the first microgrid at a Navy facility. The company was among the first to introduce utility scale solar in the state with nearly 160 MW of renewable energy produced, enough to power 23,000 homes for a year. Mississippi Power’s mission is to provide world-class value to our customers and communities every day.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 13779

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Mississippi Power