Substation Control Design Engineer/Designer – (Forest Park, GA)

Job Summary

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.

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

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