Substation Engineering (Multiple Positions) [Metro Atlanta]

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Southern Company Services, Technical Shared Services (TSS) – Substation Engineering is seeking to fill multiple Designer/Engineer positions within their Substation Engineering Physical Design or Project Support Control Estimating groups. These roles are located in Forest Park, GA (Metro Atlanta). The Substation Control Estimator Designer/Engineer positions are responsible for providing design, project scoping, estimating, and conceptual design services for Southern Company’s Transmission and Distribution Substations, supporting operating company planning and budgeting by providing accurate estimates of material, labor, and total costs. The Substation Physical Designer/Engineer positions are responsible for the design of Southern Company’s Transmission and Distribution Substations, producing engineering drawings, specifications, and material requirements with an emphasis on safety, quality, scheduling, and costs.

Requirements

• Proficiency in using AutoCAD 2D design software, training, experience, or certification is required.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products is required.
• Experience in Transmission and/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 in project development and cost estimating is preferred.
• Experience working with document management & estimating systems such as Transmission Estimating and Management System (TEAMS), STOMP, MAXIMO, SCST Vault is preferred.
• Knowledge of operating company’s processes, procedures and tools used in the development of transmission substation projects.
• Knowledge of the SCS Transmission Engineering design standards, processes, procedures, and tools (AutoCAD, Vault, and TEAMS) used to scope, estimate, and design substation projects.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral & written) and the ability to communicate technical issues simply.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations governing the design and construction of substation control projects.
• Detailed knowledge of substation Control and/or Physical cost estimating.
• Understanding of substation construction methods, equipment, techniques, and associated costs.
• A good understanding of utility electric grid operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic electrical power system theory is preferred.
• Must be a self-starter and exhibit strong problem-solving skills.
• Must work well in a team environment and can develop and build relationships at all levels.
• Must possess effective time management and organizational skills sufficient to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, setting priorities, and using effective time management and organizational skills to achieve project team goals.
• Must demonstrate a customer focus with a willingness to meet the needs of our customers and solicit feedback.
• The ability to be an effective mentor to others and teach job-related skills.
• Proven ability to build consensus and achieve results through effective use of persuasive communication and formal presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Experience and knowledge within Substation Control Design is a plus.
• Strong understanding of substation equipment is preferred.
• The ability to create Substation Physical Design drawings from a single line diagram is preferred.
• Strong understanding of the National Electric Safety Code, National Electric Code, and OSHA safe operating practices is preferred.
• Experience using 3D modeling software (SDS Inventor) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Make SAFETY our number one priority using a “Safety First” mentality and leading by example.
• Apply substation engineering expertise to support and/or perform QA/QC of peer or contract vendor deliverables.
• Participate in and support Southern Company Transmission activities and initiatives.
• Handling multiple tasks simultaneously, setting priorities, and using effective time management and organizational skills to achieve project team goals.
• Serve as part of a storm restoration team when requested after storm events, predominately, but not limited to the Southern Company service territory.
• Apply substation engineering expertise to accurately evaluate projects and provide conceptual design layouts for stakeholder site evaluations using CAD-based tools, based on Southern Company design standards.
• Coordinate and communicate with other design disciplines associated with the substation scopes and conceptual designs.
• Provide input on the development and refinement of Substation Control estimating practices, guidelines, and training.
• Develop detailed project scopes and conceptual design packages to produce accurate cost estimates and project schedules as the basis for detailed design activities.
• Provide timely and accurate cost estimates to customers including Project Management, Transmission Planning, and Transmission Maintenance Support to facilitate budget development and management.
• Serve as the control representative on related project site meetings (scoping, status updates, preliminary outage coordination, solution team, site selection committees etc.) and prepare conceptual designs as required to support the process.
• Provide input on the development and refinement of substation engineering estimating units used in the estimating system (TEAMS) to ensure accurate estimates of equipment, material, labor duration, and total costs.
• Design the physical aspects of substations, including but not limited to, Substation Layouts, Foundation Layouts, Grounding Layouts, Conduit Layouts, Control Building Layouts, Sections/Elevations, Electrical Bus Design, etc.
• Prepare high quality design packages needed to construct (new or modify existing) substations using 2D CAD-based modeling tools, based on Southern Company design standards.
• Transmit drawing packages and supporting specifications into SCST Vault using the Physical Substation Transmittal Packages Manual.
• Provide support for Substation Construction, Project Management, and Transmission Maintenance.
• Perform site visits for projects, including pre-construction meetings, during construction and post-construction.
• Specify, order, and provide approval drawings for non-stock materials, as well as inventorying stock materials and shop fabricated materials for substation design packages.
• Interact with manufacturers, vendors, and Southern Company committee members to resolve equipment and material issues.
• Transmit drawing packages and supporting specifications using the Transmission Engineering job transmittal program.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commuting 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.
• Additional compensation, such as an incentive program, may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level