Electrical Physical Designer – Power Generation Systems – Birmingham AL (multiple positions)

Southern Company•Birmingham, AL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Electrical Physical Designer – Power Generation Systems – Birmingham AL (multiple positions) Description Electrical Physical Designer – Power Generation Systems – Birmingham AL (multiple positions) Southern Company Generation Electrical & Instrumentation Design PLEASE NOTE: This posting is to fill multiple Electrical Designer positions within our Generation Electrical & Instrumentation Design organization. The Designer position can be filled as an exempt level 3-6, based on background experience and education of the successful candidate. WORK LOCATION Positions will be located at The Energy Center in Birmingham, AL Hybrid work schedule (both in-office and telecommute); currently four (4) days in-office/in-the-field and one (1) day telecommute (subject to future adjustment) This position will require both field and office work. This position will require some travel (day and overnight, up to 25%) and the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service. Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commute distance. JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for developing comprehensive electrical designs for projects at power generating facilities across the Southern Company fleet. The role requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and collaboration across multiple disciplines to ensure high-quality, code-compliant electrical systems. 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. This position will produce engineering drawings 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.

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent is required.
Additional technical training is preferred (technical school).
Associate degree is preferred but not required.
Proficiency in AutoDesk Suite and Microsoft Office products required
3D design experience is required, preferably within heavy industrial facilities or new construction projects.
3D modeling experience is required.
Experience developing physical design including equipment, cable tray, conduit duct bank, grounding, lighting and lightning protection layout drawings and 3D modeling.
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 focused with a willingness to meet the needs of our customers.
Electrical Design codes and standards.
Model Our Values : Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
Considerable people 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 build and maintain an inclusive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with scope development, schedule input, material takeoffs, and fabrication drawing review is desired.
Experience with gas combined cycle, coal powered, and hydro plants designs is a plus.

Responsibilities

Development, preparation, checking and/or coordination of designs, design drawings, and other documents for plant electrical systems, or components in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
Responsible for preparing electrical power system design including equipment, cable tray, conduit, conduit duct bank, grounding, lighting and lightning protection layout drawings and 3D modeling.
Reviews vendor design documents to ensure conformance to design requirements.
Provide on-site support during construction, startup, and checkout.
Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, clients, suppliers, and contractors to produce integrated and effective designs.
Define project scope, provide schedule input, create material takeoffs, and review fabrication drawings.
Efficiently and effectively resolve engineering related issues.