Job Description

Protection & Control Applications Engineer I

Location- Forest Park GA 30297 HYBRID

Client- Southern Company Services

Contract- 6 Months

Experience Level: 0–5 Years
Industry: Utilities / Power Distribution / Substations
Education: Accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Required)

The Protection & Control (P&C) Applications Engineer I supports distribution substation capital and reliability projects by applying standard protection philosophies, relay settings, and engineering principles. This entry-level role focuses on developing technical expertise under guidance while contributing to individual project deliverables.

The Engineer I will assist in reviewing protection schemes, performing fault studies, maintaining relay asset data, and ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

Protection & Control Engineering Support

• Apply standard protection philosophies and relay settings to distribution substation capital projects

• Implement requested settings changes from Distribution Reliability work groups

• Review substation prints and protection schemes to evaluate:

  • Dependability

  • Reliability

  • Security

  • Protection zones

  • P&C equipment applications

Power System Studies & Modeling

• Perform power system modeling and fault studies in support of:

  • Customer requests

  • Capital projects

  • Reliability initiatives

Asset & Data Management

• Manage relay asset information within:

  • CAPE

  • STOMP

  • Vault

• Maintain accurate documentation and repository records

Compliance & Standards

• Complete deliverables that comply with:

  • NERC

  • SERC

  • Other applicable industry standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline

• 0–5 years of related engineering experience

• Basic understanding of power systems and protection concepts

• Introductory knowledge of engineering principles and procedures

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to follow established procedures and work under supervision

• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with:

  • CAPE

  • STOMP

  • Vault

• Exposure to distribution substations or protection schemes

• Understanding of industry compliance standards (NERC, SERC)

Work Environment

• Office-based engineering role supporting distribution operations

• Collaboration with:

  • Field staff

  • Design engineering teams

  • Vendors and reliability teams

• Focused on individual projects with mentorship from senior engineers