Protection & Control Fld Svc Supv (Support)

Job-ID: 21885Category: EngineeringLocation: Birmingham, AL, United States; Headland, AL, United States; Mobile, AL, United States; Montgomery, AL, United StatesSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-10-02Closes: 2026-10-17Protection & Control Field Services Supervisor (Support)DESCRIPTIONThe APC Power Delivery Protection & Control (P&C) Field Services department is seeking a Supervisor for the P&C FS Support group. This position is responsible for supervising a team ofemployees that supports the overall function of the P&C Field Services organization by providing technical guidance, direction, budget oversight, all applicable NERC compliance monitoring, and specific technical training for protection system commissioning and maintenance.The preferred office location is in the Hueytown office, however alternate APC P&C FS regional offices in Montgomery, Headland, or Mobile may be considered.Must be willing to live within a commutable distance to assigned office location.This position will be filled as an exempt level 7. The major job responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:Provide overall leadership and direction to P&C Field Services Support groupPromote and model safety as a core value using Safety First principlesModel “Our Values” behaviors and promote a great place to workPromote and model Human Performance principles to ensure a culture of excellenceEnsure employees are trained/developed and receive meaningful and constructive performance feedbackProvide technical guidance and direction for issues related to protection and controlMonitor departmental compliance with PRC-5, CIP, and other applicable NERC standardsProvide oversight of P&C asset management (STOMP) and software application supportProvide resources for Independent Technical Verification (ITV) of Farley work proceduresProvide technical leadership on emerging P&C technologiesEnsure top level customer service is provided to internal and external customersSupport input to applicableSouthern Company P&C committees andindustry interactionsProvide oversight of P&C FS O&M and Capital budgetsSupport the P&C FS Learning Path efforts within the Southern Company Engineering Certification Training programCoordinate Contractor resource availability as neededJOB REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT4-year BS Engineering Degree ABET accredited institution (Electrical Preferred)and4 years transmission P&C field test work experience required OR2 or 4-year BS/BET Degree in Engineering Technologyand8 years transmission P&C field test work experience requiredEight (8) years of combined experience in P&C Field Services, P&C Substation Design, P&C Applications, TMC Substations Maintenance, or System Operations is highly preferredFormal performance management/supervisory experience is a plusExtensive knowledge of protective relays, relaying schemes, and control systems is preferred.Active Professional Engineers (PE) License is highly preferredKNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIESTransmission and distribution protection and control system commissioning and maintenance proceduresTransmission and distribution system operations as related to protection and control issuesKnowledgeable of PRC-5, CIP, and other applicable NERC compliance standards.Knowledgeable of utility industry trends and new technologyAbility to deal with heavy workloads, multiple tasks, and conflicting demandsProject management - both maintenance and capitalPerformance management, ability to deal with adverse people behaviorsCommunicates effectively through written reports, well-organized presentations, and oral discussionsBEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTESSafety First principles and a leader in SafetyOperational Excellence - strong adherence to Human Performance principlesModel “Our Values” behaviors with emphasis on leadership, teamwork, planning, problem solving, customer service, initiative, and personal responsibilityDevelops and builds relationships at all levelsProactively identifies and resolves issues and challengesFollows through on commitments with timely and quality resultsTechnical coach that promotes the development of othersMotivating others through leadership and communication skillsLifelong learner, looking for opportunities to grow and develop in knowledge and understandingAbility to influence others, deal with heavy workloads, multiple tasks, and conflicting demandsOTHER REQUIREMENTSMust have a valid driver's licenseMust pass background investigation and requirements for access at Southern Nuclear and CIP Medium Transmission facilities.Must serve an on-call rotation and be available to work outside normal business hours.Travel overnight 25% of timePartial relocation assistance may be availableAbout the organizationAlabama PowerAbout the company Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama. For more information, visit and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/AlabamaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/AlabamaPower), LinkedIn (Linkedin.com/company/alabama-power), and Instagram (Instagram.com/alabamapower). Southern Company (NYSE:SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit. Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process. Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.