4P Consulting Inc.
Electrical Engineer 3 – Grid Visualization & Analytics
Location- Birmingham, AL
Hybrid Schedule (In-office minimum 3 days/week – 12 days/month)
Experience Level 6–10 years of related experience
Client- Alabama Power
Contract- 3 Years
Position Overview The Electrical Engineer 3 will support the
Schatz Grid Visualization and Analytics Center (SGVAC)
within Southern Company’s Research & Development organization. This role focuses on advancing grid operations, planning, and situational awareness technologies for Transmission and Distribution systems.
The engineer will support—and over time lead—projects evaluating emerging grid technologies, with a strong emphasis on
power system modeling, simulation, analytics, and visualization . This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer with research aptitude and hands‑on power systems experience.
Key Areas of Focus
Power system modeling and simulation (including digital twins)
Grid operations and planning research
Synchrophasor technologies
Data analytics and visualization
Cybersecurity testing for grid applications
DERMS platform evaluation
Real‑Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) with hardware‑in‑the-loop testing
Next‑generation control center technologies
Key Responsibilities
Support and contribute to research projects focused on grid operations and planning
Develop research plans to evaluate new and emerging grid technologies
Perform power system analysis, modeling, and simulation studies
Apply data analytics and visualization techniques to power system problems
Document assumptions, methodologies, and results clearly and accurately
Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal and external audiences
Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary research teams
Travel overnight occasionally (limited)
Education Requirements
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (Required)
Specialization in
Power Systems
(Preferred)
Technical Skills & Qualifications
Proficiency in
power system modeling and simulation tools
such as:
RTDS
PSCAD
PSS®E
Experience or training in
computer programming
(Python, C#, SQL preferred)
Experience or training in
data science and analytics
preferred
Knowledge of databases, data structures, and computer networking is a plus
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
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Experience Level 6–10 years of related experience
Client- Alabama Power
Contract- 3 Years
Position Overview The Electrical Engineer 3 will support the
Schatz Grid Visualization and Analytics Center (SGVAC)
within Southern Company’s Research & Development organization. This role focuses on advancing grid operations, planning, and situational awareness technologies for Transmission and Distribution systems.
The engineer will support—and over time lead—projects evaluating emerging grid technologies, with a strong emphasis on
power system modeling, simulation, analytics, and visualization . This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer with research aptitude and hands‑on power systems experience.
Key Areas of Focus
Power system modeling and simulation (including digital twins)
Grid operations and planning research
Synchrophasor technologies
Data analytics and visualization
Cybersecurity testing for grid applications
DERMS platform evaluation
Real‑Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) with hardware‑in‑the-loop testing
Next‑generation control center technologies
Key Responsibilities
Support and contribute to research projects focused on grid operations and planning
Develop research plans to evaluate new and emerging grid technologies
Perform power system analysis, modeling, and simulation studies
Apply data analytics and visualization techniques to power system problems
Document assumptions, methodologies, and results clearly and accurately
Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal and external audiences
Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary research teams
Travel overnight occasionally (limited)
Education Requirements
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (Required)
Specialization in
Power Systems
(Preferred)
Technical Skills & Qualifications
Proficiency in
power system modeling and simulation tools
such as:
RTDS
PSCAD
PSS®E
Experience or training in
computer programming
(Python, C#, SQL preferred)
Experience or training in
data science and analytics
preferred
Knowledge of databases, data structures, and computer networking is a plus
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
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