Substation Control Standards - Engineer/ Sr. Designer
Southern Company Services Technical Shared Services – Substation Engineering
This position will be located at The Energy Center in Birmingham, AL or Forest Park, GA
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 and Forest Park, GA.
- Relocation assistance may be provided for candidates not currently living within a reasonable commute distance.
JOB SUMMARY
The Substation Control Standards Engineer/Sr. Designer role involves designing advanced microprocessor-based protective relay systems and control schemes using AutoCAD Electrical and Vault Professional software for SOCO Standards initiatives. This position entails specifying materials for substation design standards, which could include stock and shop-fabricated items. Additionally, the role requires transmitting SOCO Standard 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 standards needed to design (new or modify existing) substations using CAD-based tools.
- Provide guidance on Southern Company Design Standards, procedures, and processes.
- Design advanced microprocessor-based protective relay systems and control schemes using AutoCAD Electrical and Vault Professional software for SOCO Standards initiatives.
- Assist Control Standards Ad-hoc committees on the design of new standards and updates to existing standards.
- Keep up with control SOCO standards Maintenance requests using JIRA ticketing software.
- Complete maintenance updates on control SOCO standards drawings when needed.
- Transmit Control Standard drawing packages and supporting specifications using the Transmission Engineering job transmittal program.
- Coordinate and communicate with other departments associated with Substation Control Design Standards.
- Interact with manufacturers, vendors, and Southern Company committee members to resolve equipment and material issues.
- Provide support to Substation Design, Substation Construction, Field Services, Project Management, and Substation Maintenance when required.
- Attend P and C Standards Working Group Meetings when required.
- Design support for new or updated SOCO Standards Ad-hoc groups when required.
- Support Southern Company’s 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:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant design experience
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant design experience
- Associate degree with a minimum of 8 years’ relevant design experience
- No Degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant design or utility experience
Experience:
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office products is required.
- Experience using Autodesk Suite (including AutoCAD Electrical) or higher is required.
- Substation protective relay testing experience along with control scheme testing and commissioning experience is a strong plus.
- 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.
- Self‑starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative with minimal supervision is required.
- Knowledge of basic electrical power system theory is required.
- A good understanding of utility electric grid operations is preferred.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- 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.
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.
- Demonstrated commitment to providing balanced consideration of all OPCO (APC, GPC, MPC) perspectives when developing SOCO Standards solutions.
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 applicant's 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: 18051
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Company Services
