About The Role

JOB SUMMARY

The Substation Design Control Engineer/Designer position is required to design protective relay & control schemes utilizing microprocessor-based relay systems in both green and brown field projects. This position is responsible for specifying and ordering material for substation design packages, including stock, shop fabricated, and non-stock material. The position will also transmit drawing packages and supporting specifications using the Transmission Engineering job transmittal program.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Make SAFETY our number one priority using a “Safety First” mentality and leading by example
Enforce Quality Assurance guidelines for the preparation of high-quality design packages needed to construct (new or modify existing) substations using CAD-based tools, based on Southern Company design standards
Provide guidance on Southern Company Design Standards, procedures, and processes
Design protective relay & control schemes utilizing microprocessor-based relay systems in both green and brown field projects
Assist in the specification and ordering of material for substation design packages, including stock, shop fabricated, and non-stock material. Transmit drawing packages and supporting specifications using the Transmission Engineering job transmittal program
Coordinate and communicate with other departments associated with Substation Design
Interact with manufacturers, vendors, and Southern Company committee members to resolve equipment and material issues
Provide support to Substation Construction, Field Services, Project Management and Substation Maintenance
Perform site visits for projects, including pre-engineering meetings, pre-construction meetings, and post-job evaluation meetings. Some overnight travel will be required
Support Southern Company’s design criteria and standardization effort
Handling multiple tasks simultaneously, setting priorities, and using effective time management and organizational skills to achieve project team goals
Position will support Southern Company storm restoration efforts

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION ( Must meet at least one of the four below )

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) with 5 years minimum relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology (Electrical preferred) with 5 years minimum relevant experience
4-year Degree (Non-Engineering) with minimum 8 years relevant experience
Associate Degree with minimum 15 years relevant design experience
No Degree with minimum 18 years of relevant design or utility experience

EXPERIENCE

Experience using Autodesk Suite (including AutoCAD Electrical) or higher is preferred
Substation protective relay testing experience along with control scheme testing and commissioning experience a strong plus
Understanding of substation protection & control scheme operation is preferred.
Ability to create Substation Control Design drawings from a single line wiring diagram is preferred
Experience in Transmission &/or Distribution Substation Operations for an electric power utility company is preferred
Experience in the field of Substation Engineering, Field Services, Switchboard Wiring, Power Delivery, Substation Maintenance, or Substation Construction is preferred
Experience working with document management & estimating systems such as Transmission Estimating and Management System (TEAMS), STOMP, MAXIMO, SCST Vault is preferred
Proficiency using Microsoft Office products is required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Must demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral & written) and the ability to communicate technical issues simply
Must be a self-starter and exhibit strong problem-solving skills
Must work well in a team environment and must be able to develop and build relationships at all levels
Must possess effective time management and organizational skills sufficient to manage multiple projects with various priorities and competing deadlines
Must demonstrate a customer focus with a willingness to meet the needs of our customers and solicit feedback
Good understanding of utility electric grid operations is preferred
Knowledge of basic electrical power system theory is preferred

TRAVEL & WORK LOCATION

This position will require some travel (approximately 25%) and be in Metro Atlanta (Forest Park, GA).
Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commute distance.

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

Must consistently demonstrate the behavior of Our Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
Safety First: Prioritize the safety and well-being of employees, customers, and communities.
Intentional Inclusion : Foster a culture of belonging and value diversity within the team.
Act with Integrity : Conduct business with honesty, respect, and fairness.
Superior Performance : Focus on continuous improvement and exceptional service delivery.
People Priority: Commit to developing yourself and those around you.
Growth Mindset: Take Lessons Learned opportunities to grow skills, learn from prior efforts, and foster collaboration.
Proactivity : Take personal ownership and responsibility for work.

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