Electrical Engineer 1

Job Description

Electrical Engineer 1 | Alabama Power Company

The Tone:
This is an early career position at Alabama Power Company, located in Birmingham, AL, with a hybrid work arrangement. The company’s Schatz Grid Visualization and Analytics Center (SGVAC) is a hub for innovation within Research & Development, dedicated to advancing situational awareness technologies for Transmission and Distribution systems. This role is crucial for supporting and eventually leading projects focused on deploying and evaluating emerging grid technologies, directly impacting power system analysis, modeling, simulation, data analytics, and visualization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Hybrid
• Location: Hybrid, Birmingham, AL

• Team: Schatz Grid Visualization and Analytics Center (SGVAC) within Research & Development
• Mission: Support and eventually lead projects that deploy and evaluate emerging grid technologies with an emphasis on power system analysis, modeling, simulation, data analytics, and visualization.
• Tech Stack: RTDS, PSCAD, PSS/E

What You’ll Actually Do
• Research Planning: Develop comprehensive research plans for evaluating new technologies for grid operations and planning.
• Project Management: Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, ensuring timely progress and delivery.
• Documentation: Provide thorough documentation of study assumptions and methodologies for all assigned projects.
• Reporting & Presentation: Prepare and deliver informative reports and presentations on project outcomes to relevant stakeholders.
• Technology Deployment: Support and eventually lead efforts to deploy and evaluate the performance of emerging technologies within grid operations and planning contexts.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (EE) is required for this early career position.
• Experience: 0-3 years of related professional experience, with demonstrated proficiency in power system modeling and simulation.
• Skills: Proficiency in power system modeling and simulation using tools such as RTDS, PSCAD, or PSS/E; Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills; Proven ability to solve complex problems and work effectively in a team environment.
• Bonus: Specialization in Power Systems; Training or experience with computer programming languages like Python, C#, or SQL; Experience with data science principles; Knowledge of databases, data structures, and computer networking.