Transmission Controle Center Engineer: (Multiple Openings)
JOB SUMMARY:
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 Floor Engineering Support and Operations Planning. The successful candidate for this job posting will be developed to provide technical analysis and subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas.
- Floor Engineering Support involves managing critical processes and special projects in support of the Area Desk Operators, the management team, and other staff in the Transmission Control Center to improve efficiencies and provides solutions.
- Operations Planning involves performing the analysis and coordination necessary to study 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.
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 and leadership expertise 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:
- Engineering (Electrical) degree with comparable power system experience preferred
- 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, Floor Support, 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 0
- Skilled 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 detail
- Works independently and conscientiously with minimal supervision
- Shows teamwork, communicates effectively, and helps foster a team environment.
- Demonstrates Southern Company’s Our Values. Builds trusting relationships through personal integrity
- Demonstrates personal commitment to Safety Excellence
- Demonstrates leadership in fostering an inclusive environment
Other 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 (<10%), typically not requiring overnight stays.
- Georgia Transmission Control Center personnel applying for the TCC Engineer position are required to have a significant experience at their current role.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct system operation planning studies using Power Network Analysis (PNA) and Power System Simulator for Engineering (PSSE) to evaluate near-term, one-month-out, and long-term clearances associated with maintenance and construction projects. Work closely with the prearrange team in the Work Request review process.
- Provide daily support to the System Operator by performing contingency modeling and analysis as needed and support restoration efforts during storms, Energy Emergency Alerts, and significant system events.
- Facilitate completion of major maintenance and construction projects by working cooperatively with the generating plants, TMCs, ITS Participants, PCC, and other stakeholders.
- Provide Floor Engineering Support through reviewing outages, calculating system reliability metrics, providing storm support during high volume events, developing subject matter expertise on various tools and NERC standards, engaging ongoing and periodic projects that enhance operations.
- Develop and maintain operational plans and guidance for system emergencies, including black-start and manual load shedding procedures and assist with the yearly drills.
