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Electrical Field Services Engineer – Georgia Technical Shared Services (TSS) - Electrical Systems & Field Support This position will be located at Plant McIntosh in Rincon, GA JOB SUMMARY The purpose of this job is to provide technical services in the electrical discipline to fossil, gas and renewable generating facilities within the Southern Company. These services include but are not limited to problem resolution, routine testing, design review, checkout and startup of new equipment, technical consulting, and unplanned/emergency callouts (afterhours). ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS (LOCATION & TRAVEL) • This position will be based at Plant McIntosh and will support multiple generation sites in coastal Georgia. • Occasional overnight travel will be required – approximately 25%. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required. Experience: • Customer oriented work ethic. • Broad general knowledge of power plant systems. • Proficiency in excitation system calibration and problem resolution. • Proficiency in low, medium, and high voltage switchgear concepts and designs. • Proficiency in switchgear electrical control and applications. • Working knowledge of protective relaying application and philosophy. • Ability to communicate with plant employees at all working and management levels. • Ability to manage time properly and handle multiple assignments simultaneously. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Maintain technical proficiency in the above-mentioned areas. • Cultivate and maintain contacts and relationships within the plant. • Establish a precedent for solving technical problems in a timely and cost-effective manner. • Be a role model both technically and in dealing with customers for other engineers. • Maintain an awareness of the financial impact of Technical Services' support. • Take an active role in the development of new employees. BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES • Demonstrate Southern Company Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance. • Safety focus and a strong personal safety record. ADDITIONAL DETAILS • Some relocation assistance may be available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the area. BENEFITS To review a list of our benefits and employee perks, please review our Total Rewards. ***Please submit an updated resume with your application***

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Electrical Field Services Engineer – Georgia
Technical Shared Services (TSS) - Electrical Systems & Field Support
Occasional overnight travel will be required – approximately 25%.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
Customer oriented work ethic.
Broad general knowledge of power plant systems.
Proficiency in excitation system calibration and problem resolution.
Proficiency in low, medium, and high voltage switchgear concepts and designs.
Proficiency in switchgear electrical control and applications.
Working knowledge of protective relaying application and philosophy.
Ability to communicate with plant employees at all working and management levels.
Ability to manage time properly and handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
Maintain technical proficiency in the above-mentioned areas.
Cultivate and maintain contacts and relationships within the plant.
Establish a precedent for solving technical problems in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Be a role model both technically and in dealing with customers for other engineers.
Maintain an awareness of the financial impact of Technical Services' support.
Take an active role in the development of new employees.
Demonstrate Southern Company Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
Safety focus and a strong personal safety record.
Some relocation assistance may be available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the area.

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