Substation Physical Designer/Engineer (Substation Engineering) [ATL]

This posting will serve to fill up to 5 Designer/Engineer positions within the Substation Physical Design department and be located in Forest Park, GA outside of metro-Atlanta, GA.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for the design of Electrical Transmission and Distribution Substations. The Designer/Engineer will produce engineering drawings, specifications, and material requirements for substation projects with emphasis on safety, quality, scheduling, and costs. This position will require some travel (approximately 25%). Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commute distance.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Make SAFETY our number one priority using a “Safety First” mentality and leading by example.

• Prepare high-quality design packages needed to construct (new or modify existing) electrical substations using CAD-based tools, adhering to Southern Company design standards.

• Design the physical aspects of electrical substations, including but not limited to, Foundation Layouts, Grounding Layouts, Conduit Layouts, Control House Layouts, Section Drawings, Electrical Bus Design, etc.

• Specify, order, and provide approval drawings for non-stock materials, as well as inventorying stock materials and shop fabricated materials for electrical substation design packages.

• Transmit drawing packages and supporting specifications into SCST Vault using the Physical Substation Transmittal Packages Manual.

• Coordinate and communicate with other design disciplines associated with the Substation Physical Design project.

• Interact with manufacturers, vendors, and Southern Company committee members to resolve equipment and material issues.

• Provide support to Georgia Power Company Substation Construction, Field Services, Project Management, and Substation Maintenance.

• Perform site visits for projects, including pre-construction meetings, during construction, and post-construction. Some overnight travel will be required.

• Participate in substation design review meetings.

• Support Southern Company’s design criteria and standardization effort.

• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, use 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.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering (Engineer)

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology (Designer)

• Associate Degree with minimum 5 years relevant industry experience (Designer)

• No Degree with minimum 8 years relevant industry experience (Designer)

Experience:

• Strong understanding of electrical substation equipment is preferred.

• Ability to create Substation Physical Design drawings from a single line diagram is preferred.

• Strong understanding of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards, National Electric Safety Code, National Electric Code, and OSHA safe operating practices is preferred.

• AutoCAD training, experience, or certification is preferred.

• Experience using 3D modeling software (SDS Inventor) 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:

• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral & written) and the ability to communicate technical issues simply.
• Must be a self-starter and exhibit strong problem-solving skills.
• Must work well in a team environment and have the ability to develop and build relationships at all levels.
• Must possess effective time management and organizational skills sufficient to manage multiple projects with various priorities and competing deadlines.
• Must demonstrate a customer focus with a willingness to meet the needs of our customers and solicit feedback.

• Ability to be an effective mentor to others and teach job-related skills.

• Good understanding of utility electric grid operations is preferred.

• Knowledge of basic electrical power system theory is preferred.

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

• Must consistently demonstrate the behavior of Our Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
• Conduct all activities with a focus on providing value to our customers.
• Take personal responsibility for their 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 build and maintain an inclusive work environment.
• Must place strong emphasis on Operational Excellence (mistake-free designs).
• Must understand and practice Human Performance Concepts.

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