Position: Substation Physical Designer III

Location: Forest park, Ga
Duration: 3 Years
Client: Southern Company Services

Southern Company Services is seeking an experienced Substation Physical Designer III to support the design of Transmission and Distribution substations. This role is responsible for developing detailed AutoCAD 2D physical design packages for new and existing substations, including layouts, foundations, grounding, conduit, control buildings, and electrical bus systems. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering, construction, project management, and field teams to deliver high-quality, standards-compliant designs.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop AutoCAD 2D physical design drawings for transmission and distribution substations.

· Design substation layouts, foundation plans, grounding systems, conduit layouts, control buildings, sections/elevations, and electrical bus arrangements.

· Prepare construction drawing packages, specifications, and material requirements.

· Coordinate with engineering, construction, project management, and field services teams.

· Support substation construction through site visits, design reviews, and field coordination.

· Manage drawing packages using SCST Vault and company document management systems.

· Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers to resolve equipment and material issues.

· Support project estimating, material procurement, and design standardization efforts.

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Associate degree with 5+ years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and industry experience.

· Experience with AutoCAD 2D design.

· Experience in transmission and/or distribution substation design, construction, maintenance, or field services.

· Strong understanding of substation equipment and utility power systems.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

· Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to travel for project site visits, including occasional overnight travel.

Preferred Skills

AutoCAD 2D • Electrical Substations • Transmission & Distribution • Physical Layout Design • Foundation Design • Grounding Systems • Conduit Design • Control Buildings • Electrical Bus Design • SCST Vault • TEAMS • STOMP • Maximo • NESC • NEC • OSHA • Utility Engineering