Electrical Power and Control Systems Engineer

Company : Software Placement Group

Location : Alpharetta, GA, 30239

Posted Date : 1 October 2025

Job Type : Other

Category : Industrial Engineering

Occupation : Systems Engineer

Job Details

Electrical Power and Control Systems Engineer
Join our team in Alpharetta, GA as an Electrical Power and Control Systems Engineer where you'll leverage your expertise in electrical engineering with a focus on protection and control systems. This role offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology in programming, configuring, and integrating sophisticated electrical power systems. The selected candidate will be a key player in advancing our firm's capabilities and services in electrical power systems engineering. This is a chance to develop and implement your ideas in a dynamic, supportive environment committed to innovation and excellence.
Salary: Dependent on Experience per year
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Development and implementation of settings files for SEL protection relays and RTAC units, focusing on data concentration, HMI, and logic functionality.
Integration of electrical SCADA systems using platforms such as OSI AspenTech, enhancing real-time monitoring and control capabilities.
Conduct onsite programming, field testing, and commissioning of electrical protection, control, and SCADA systems to ensure high-quality operational standards.
Create comprehensive and detailed electrical construction packages which include Single Line Diagrams, Three Line Diagrams, and various connection and logic diagrams.
Generate power relay settings and supervise their implementation within the systems to maximize efficiency and reliability.
Document all processes and maintain records of all configuration adjustments and integration steps taken, ensuring repeatability and adherence to standards.
Provide emergency response support after hours, aiding both internal and external clients to resolve urgent issues efficiently.
Work closely with Project Managers to ensure technical accuracy, budget adherence, and quality of deliverables in electrical engineering projects.
Assist in developing cost-effective proposals for new projects by providing precise technical insights and estimation for labor, expenses, and procurement needs.
Frequent travel (approximately 40%, including air travel) to various project sites for implementation, testing, and client interactions.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
4-8 years of relevant experience in power systems, specifically in programming and configuring SEL RTACs and developing HMI interfaces, logic, and data concentrator functionality.
Proven expertise in integrating and maintaining SCADA systems for electrical utilities, with a preference for knowledge in OSI AspenTech or similar platforms.
Understanding and application of essential communication protocols including DNP3, MMS, and GOOSE, with additional familiarity with IEC 61850 standards.
Capability to produce detailed electrical construction packages, inclusive of schematics, diagrams, and technical documents.
Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are imperative.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam.
Experience with GE Multilin and SEL systems for power relay settings generation and implementation.
Proficiency with power system modeling tools like ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower is highly favourable.
Comprehensive understanding of National Electrical Code (NEC), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), and IEEE 3000 Series standards.

Skills:

In-depth skills in electrical and power system design and troubleshooting.
Adept at project management and capable of leading multiple projects with precision.
Strong analytical skills accompanied by a methodical approach to problem resolution.
Ability to work well under pressure, particularly in emergency situations requiring prompt decisions and action.
Highly organized with excellent time management capabilities.

Benefits:

Competitive salary inclusive of discretionary bonuses for overtime.
Flexibility of Benefit Time Off (BTO), usable as paid vacation, sick time, or can be taken as cash.
Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) with company matching.
Company-funded health insurance schemes and health club sponsorship.