About this opportunity
4P Consulting Inc. lists this Protection & Control Applications Engineer I 4P/541 opportunity in forest park, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Protection & Control Applications Engineer I
Location- Forest Park GA 30297 HYBRID
Client- Southern Company Services
Contract- 6 Months
Experience Level: 0–5 Years
Industry: Utilities / Power Distribution / Substations
Education: Accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Required)
Position Summary
The Protection & Control (P&C) Applications Engineer I supports distribution substation capital and reliability projects by applying standard protection philosophies, relay settings, and engineering principles. This entry-level role focuses on developing technical expertise under guidance while contributing to individual project deliverables.
The Engineer I will assist in reviewing protection schemes, performing fault studies, maintaining relay asset data, and ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
Protection & Control Engineering Support
Apply standard protection philosophies and relay settings to distribution substation capital projects
Implement requested settings changes from Distribution Reliability work groups
Review substation prints and protection schemes to evaluate: Dependability
Reliability
Security
Protection zones
P&C equipment applications
Power System Studies & Modeling
Perform power system modeling and fault studies in support of: Customer requests
Capital projects
Reliability initiatives
Asset & Data Management
Manage relay asset information within: CAPE
STOMP
Vault
Maintain accurate documentation and repository records
Compliance & Standards
Complete deliverables that comply with: NERC
SERC
Other applicable industry standards
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline
0–5 years of related engineering experience
Basic understanding of power systems and protection concepts
Introductory knowledge of engineering principles and procedures
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Ability to follow established procedures and work under supervision
Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset
Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with: CAPE
STOMP
Vault
Exposure to distribution substations or protection schemes
Understanding of industry compliance standards (NERC, SERC)
Work Environment
Office-based engineering role supporting distribution operations
Collaboration with: Field staff
Design engineering teams
Vendors and reliability teams
Focused on individual projects with mentorship from senior engineers
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Worksite address
forest park, GA, 30050, US
Who can apply
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