Job Description

The Substation Design Control Engineer/Designer position is required to design protective relay & control schemes utilizing microprocessor-based relay systems in both green and brown field projects. This position is responsible for specifying and ordering material for substation design packages, including stock, shop fabricated, and non-stock material. The position will also transmit drawing packages and supporting specifications using the Transmission Engineering job transmittal program.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Enforce Quality Assurance guidelines for the preparation of high-quality design packages needed to construct (new or modify existing) substations using CAD-based tools, based on Southern Company design standards

• Provide guidance on Southern Company Design Standards, procedures, and processes

• Design protective relay & control schemes utilizing microprocessor-based relay systems in both green and brown field projects

• Assist in the specification and ordering of 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

• Coordinate and communicate with other departments associated with 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

• Handling multiple tasks simultaneously, setting priorities, and using effective time management and organizational skills to achieve project team goals

• Position will support Southern Company storm restoration efforts

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION ( Must meet at least one of the four below):

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) with 5 years minimum relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology (Electrical preferred) with 5 years minimum relevant experience

• 4-year Degree (Non-Engineering) with minimum 8 years relevant experience

• Associate Degree with minimum 15 years relevant design experience

• No Degree with minimum 18 years of relevant design or utility experience

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience using Autodesk Suite (including AutoCAD Electrical) or higher is preferred
• 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.
• 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:

• 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 must be able 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
• Good understanding of utility electric grid operations is preferred
• Knowledge of basic electrical power system theory is preferred

TRAVEL & WORK LOCATION

• This position will require some travel (approximately 25%) and be in Metro Atlanta (Forest Park, GA).
• Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commute distance.

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Must consistently demonstrate the behavior of Our Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance

  • Safety First: Prioritize the safety and well-being of employees, customers, and communities.

  • Intentional Inclusion Foster a culture of belonging and value diversity within the team.

  • Act with Integrity Conduct business with honesty, respect, and fairness.

  • Superior Performance Focus on continuous improvement and exceptional service delivery.

• People Priority: Commit to developing yourself and those around you.

• Growth Mindset: Take Lessons Learned opportunities to grow skills, learn from prior efforts, and foster collaboration.

• Proactivity Take personal ownership and responsibility for work.

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