Protection & Control Applications (PCA) Compliance Project Manager (Atlanta)
Southern Company Services, TSS Engineering – P&C Applications
WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE, & TRAVEL
- This position will be based out of General Services HQ in Forest Park, GA (Metro Atlanta).
- Work schedule (in-office, field and telecommute); currently four (4) days in-office and one (1) day telecommute (subject to adjustment).
- This position will require a mixture of both field and office work.
- Field work can include visits to various GPC project sites and may require overnight travel.
- This position will require some travel (days and overnight – up to 25%).
- Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commute distance.
JOB SUMMARY
Lead and continuously improve the Protection & Control Applications (PCA) compliance program by coordinating day-to-day compliance work, partnering with internal and external teams, and serving as PCA’s primary point of contact for NERC reliability standards and applicable FERC orders. In this role, you’ll scope capital projects and compliance initiatives, while also supporting protection and control applications through quality reviews, special projects, and vendor coordination to implement protective equipment solutions that meet Southern Company’s needs.
SUMMARY OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide leadership and guidance for PCA’s compliance program
- Oversee deliverables from internal and external resources to ensure compliance requirements are met and properly documented
- Implement internal controls to monitor the compliance status of protection systems and perform extent-of-condition reviews, as appropriate
- Lead and oversee system-wide projects to address compliance-related changes and other initiatives, including assisting with scoping and resource scheduling
- Provide formal and informal training to PCA employees and other workgroups
- Support protection system applications and settings projects, including major project scoping, design support, quality assurance reviews, and field support
- Champion a culture of learning and continuous improvement by sharing lessons learned and best practices
- Represent PCA on internal and industry committees, providing leadership and helping apply best practices at Southern Company
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- B.S. or higher in Engineering is required
- Degree with a power systems emphasis is preferred
- Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred
Experience:
- At least 7 years of prior experience in protection systems, operations, planning, and/or engineering design is required.
- Experience in protection and control system applications, settings, design, or commissioning is strongly preferred.
- Direct and significant experience in protection and control system applications and settings is preferred.
- Formal supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of NERC protection and control reliability standards
- Proven ability in applying safe work practices
- Able to estimate and monitor PCA scheduling needs for projects
- Proficient in design and operation of electromechanical and microprocessor P&C schemes
- Proficient in protective relaying applications, calculations, and related studies
- Knowledge of Protection & Control Applications processes and procedures
- Knowledge of Transmission System Operating Procedures
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Extensive problem-solving skills
Behavioral Attributes:
- Model “Our Values” of Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Acting with Integrity, and Superior Performance
- Takes personal responsibility, demonstrates initiative, and is self-motivated
- Focuses on positive interactions and timely customer service
- Willing to accept challenging assignments
- Effective, team-oriented interpersonal and leadership skills
BENEFITS
- Competitive Pay
- Excellent benefits packages which include:
- Medical and dental coverage
- Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
- Performance-sharing plan
- 401(k) plan with a generous company match
- Bonus opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
***Please submit an updated resume with your application***
