[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Southern Company jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Southern Company · Birmingham, AL # Power System Coordinator (Transmission System Operator) Birmingham, AL, United States Operations Listed on Southern Company’s official careers site. Posted October 7, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Southern Company’s careers site →](https://emje.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/22009) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Southern Company](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/) / Power System Coordinator (Transmission System Operator) ## Job description Power System Coordinator (Transmission System Operator) - ACC A Power System Coordinator has the ultimate responsibility and accountability for the integrity of Alabama Power Company's (APC) electrical transmission system by making critical decisions regarding system operations while keeping the Bulk Power System safe and reliable. Additional responsibilities include: Manage and direct field employees in performing switching operations. Monitor and operate the Network Transmission/Sub Transmission systems and other transmission lines and facilities. Assess operating situations. Coordinate generation resources and operate hydro resources. ### Education & Experience Requirements: Graduate or Undergraduate degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution OR Technical certificate/Associate’s degree OR Extensive experience in transmission system operations including construction (lines or subs), maintenance (lines or subs), and/or protection & control. Current work experience within APC Power Delivery is a plus. ### Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Working knowledge and/or experience in the construction, maintenance, operation, or protection and control of APC's Generating and Transmission electric system. Knowledge of protective relays, relaying schemes, and control systems. Must be capable of managing stressful situations Ability to multi-task and competently manage work with constantly changing priorities and minimal supervision. Knowledge of division/district organization and distribution operations. Detailed understanding of electric system operation, theory, and practices. Working knowledge of hydro generation plant operations and reservoir management. Adaptability to the rigors of shift work. ### Required Certification(s) and Initial Training Comprehension of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards will be required for certification of APC’s Power System Coordinators. Successful candidate must: Currently possess an active certification from NERC in the areas of Transmission Operator or Reliability Coordinator, or Successfully complete the rigorous national technical examination administered by NERC in the areas of Transmission Operator or Reliability Coordinator within one year of being awarded this position. Successfully complete internal new-hire training and be deemed qualified to assume operational shift within one year of being awarded this position. ### Behavioral Attributes The successful candidate must exhibit a high awareness of safety, demonstrate initiative, leadership, and be creative in developing solutions to problems. The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to multi-task within a team environment to achieve desired results in the areas of shareholder values and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate must be able to build close working relationships with other coordinators, Construction, Maintenance, Protection and Control, Distribution Operations, Marketing, Generating Plants, Transmission Planning, and Bulk Power Operations Exercise effective authority to call out employees for overtime, as necessary. ### Other Requirements/Notes The successful candidate will be awarded the job only after the successful completion of the NERC CIP and Insider Threat Program requirements. Due to the significant investment in your training, the time it takes to become proficient, and the critical nature of this role, we request your commitment to work in the ACC for a minimum of 24 months. Partial relocation assistance may be available. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 7, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 11 days - Location: Birmingham, AL, United States[Apply on Southern Company’s careers site →](https://emje.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/22009) ## More jobs at Southern Company ### [Cash Operations Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/jobs/f10796e8d2a236d16b75/) Birmingham, AL, United States ### [Distribution System Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/jobs/c8c994b9d7bbf82ecff2/) Birmingham, AL, United States ### [Environmental Permitting & Siting Engineer / Specialist (Hybrid - 4 days a week on-site)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/jobs/59e545e448333dcfeeaf/) Birmingham, AL, United States ### [Grid Stability and Special Studies Engineer (Multiple Positions)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/jobs/48d678eb4addfa9c837f/) Birmingham, AL, United States ### [Project Engineer – New Generation Development](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/jobs/51ce9babff3a86252705/) Birmingham, AL, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Research Scientist – Power System Operation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/498c08c3c6f1bf8a21a1/) Hitachi · Raleigh, NC, United States ### [#System Software Engineer - Power](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/de57804f6e9383bb7a1f/) Qualcomm · San Diego, California, United States of America ### [Sr. System Software Engineer - Power](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/4a877dbb2f06d534c828/) Qualcomm · San Diego, California, United States of America ### [R&D Power System Control Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abb/jobs/f33d39cb8605f6fa869d/) ABB · Richmond, Virginia, United States of America ### [NATO Sea Sparrow Missile System (NSSMS)/Ship's Self-Defense System (SSDS) and Defensive Weapons Coordinator (DWC) Trainer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/da97212b5e06a36e8c6a/) General Dynamics · San Diego, CA, US OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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