Substation Control Design - Engineer/Designer (Birmingham, AL)

Southern Company-posted 20 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Birmingham, AL
5,001-10,000 employees
Utilities
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The Substation Control Design Engineer/Designer is responsible for designing protective relay and control schemes utilizing AutoCad and advanced microprocessor-based relay systems for both greenfield and brownfield projects. The role includes specifying and procuring materials for substation design packages, which include stock, shop-fabricated, and non-stock items. Additionally, the position involves preparing and transmitting drawing packages and supporting specifications through the Transmission Engineering job transmittal program.

  • Prioritize SAFETY using a "Safety First" mentality and lead by example.
  • Adhere to Quality Assurance guidelines for high-quality design packages needed to construct (new or modify existing) substations, based on Southern Company design standards.
  • Provide guidance on Southern Company Design Standards, procedures, and processes.
  • Design protective relay & control schemes in AutoCad utilizing microprocessor-based relay systems in both green and brown field projects.
  • Specify and order 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.
  • Collaborate and coordinate with cross-functional teams involved in 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.
  • Manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and use effective time management and organizational skills to achieve project/team goals.
  • Support Southern Company storm restoration efforts.
  • Degree or experience in at least one of the following areas is preferred:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering technology
  • Associate degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant design experience
  • No Degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant design or utility experience
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office products is required.
  • Substation protective relay testing experience along with control scheme testing and commissioning experience is a strong plus.
  • Experience using Autodesk Suite (including AutoCAD Electrical) or higher is preferred.
  • Understanding of substation protection & control scheme operation is preferred.
  • The 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.
  • A good understanding of utility electric grid operations is preferred.
  • Knowledge of basic electrical power system theory is preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills (oral & written) and the ability to communicate technical issues simply.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a self-starter attitude.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment and develop relationships at all levels.
  • Effective time management and organizational skills to manage multiple projects with various priorities and competing deadlines.
  • Customer focus with a willingness to meet the needs of our customers and solicit feedback.
  • Competitive Pay
  • Excellent benefits packages include:
  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
  • Performance-sharing plan
  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement
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