Electrical Designer, Power Generation Systems
About The Position
These positions are responsible for executing detailed design activities on electrical power systems at power generating facilities across the Southern Company fleet. This includes but is not limited to quality assurance, governance, cost control, schedule adherence, project development and scope, guidance documents, adherence to standards, best practice reviews, and project closeout. These positions will produce engineering drawings, specifications, and material requirements to facilitate construction, operation, and maintenance of electrical power systems. Activities will be executed with an emphasis on safety, quality, scheduling, and costs. The role will be responsible for providing technical direction and Quality Assurance reviews for detailed design activities. These positions require some travel (approximately 25%) and the ability to work successfully in an office environment, a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service, and an industrial/plant environment.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or equivalent is required.
- Electrical system design experience is required, preferably within heavy industrial facilities or new construction projects.
- Experience completing technical assignments with limited instructions from supervision.
- Scope development, schedule input, material takeoffs, and fabrication drawing review.
- Experience developing electrical power system design including single line, elementary, and wiring diagrams.
- Electrical Design codes and standards.
- Knowledge of electrical power system theory.
- Proficiency in AutoDesk Suite and Microsoft Office products.
- High level of initiative and ability to effectively plan, organize, and execute assigned work.
- Effective oral and written communication of technical topics.
- Self-starter and strong problem-solving skills.
- Customer focus with a willingness to meet the needs of our customers and solicit feedback.
- Model Our Values : Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
- Considerable interpersonal skills with a focus on providing value to customers.
- Work proficiently as part of a team and independently.
- Exhibit and promote a positive, "can do" attitude.
- Commitment as a team member to building and maintaining an inclusive work environment.
Nice To Haves
- Additional technical training is preferred (technical school).
- Associate degree is preferred but not required.
- 3D modeling experience or ability to learn 3D software preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop electrical design documents for power generation facilities.
- Assist in the evaluation and purchase of electrical equipment.
- Review vendor design documents to ensure conformance to design requirements.
- Coordinate work with other disciplines, clients, suppliers, and contractors.
- Provide on-site support during construction, startup, and checkout.
- Develop scope definition documents and provide schedule inputs.
- Prepare material take-offs for cost estimates and material procurement.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commute distance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
