Substation Control Design – Engineer/Designer

Southern Company • Birmingham, AL

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products is required.

Nice To Haves

• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• A good understanding of utility electric grid operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic electrical power system theory is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be provided for candidates not currently living within a reasonable commute distance.
• competitive base salary
• annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree