Substation Control Design - Engineer/Designer (Birmingham, AL)

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 role involves designing protective relay and control schemes using advanced microprocessor-based relay systems for both greenfield and brownfield projects. This position entails specifying and ordering materials for substation design packages, which include stock, shop-fabricated, and non-stock items. Additionally, the role requires 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 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.

• Determine 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 Companys design criteria and standardization effort.

• Handle multiple 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:

  • Bachelors degree in electrical engineering

  • Bachelors 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:

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products is required.

• 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.

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.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay

• Excellent benefits packages include:

  • Medical and dental coverage

  • Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan

  • Performance-sharing plan

  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match

  • Bonus opportunities

  • Tuition Reimbursement

*Please submit an updated resume with your application*

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers and communities needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicants qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 12931

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services