Substation Control Design – Engineer/Designer
Southern Company Services Technical Shared Services – Substation Engineering
This position will be located at The Energy Center in Birmingham, AL
TRAVEL & WORK LOCATION
- This position requires approximately 25% of travel to the surrounding areas Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia.
- The role is based out of The Energy Center (HWY 280), Birmingham, AL.
- Relocation assistance may be provided for candidates not currently living within a reasonable commute distance.
JOB SUMMARY
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.
JOB 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.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- 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
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.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office products is required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- 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.
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
- Model Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
- Embrace Principal Centered Leadership Training.
- Conduct all activities with a focus on providing value to our customers.
- Take personal responsibility for projects and customer issues.
- Follow through on all aspects of assignments to ensure a quality product and increased value is delivered to our customers.
- Exhibit and promote a positive, "can do" attitude.
- Commitment as a team member to building and maintaining an Inclusive work environment.
- Strong emphasis on Operational Excellence (mistake-free designs).
- Understand and practice Human Performance Concepts.
*Please submit an updated resume with your application*