Senior Structural Designer
Southern Company Services - Technical Shared Services – Design Civil Retrofits
Position will be located in Birmingham
WORK LOCATION
- Position will be located in Birmingham,Alabama.
- This position will require a mix of both field and office work.
- Some office work can be performed remotely (telework/work from home) with the expectation that you can successfully telework and would be willing to travel to work and/or field location on a routine (to be determined) and as-needed basis.
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for providing structural design services for Southern Company Generation. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to produce detailed structural steel and/or concrete design drawings for small to large projects for the Southern Company fleet.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Produce 3D models and design drawings for structural steel and/or reinforced concrete
- Prepare layouts and conceptual designs
- Communicate and coordinate work with Supervisor, project team, clients, and contractors
- Perform site walk-downs for field verification and to address constructability
- Review vendor shop fabrication drawings
- Prepare steel field fabrication drawings
- Prepare material takeoffs and assist with cost estimates
- Locating design drawings and other information for the project team
- Some non-extended travel to construction sites and client locations is required
EDUCATION & JOB EXPERIENCE
- Significant experience in structural design/detailing of heavy industrial/power generation facilities is required – 10+ years' experience is strongly preferred
- Experience creating engineering and fabrication drawings
- High school graduate or equivalent is required
- Additional technical training or experience is preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- AutoCAD proficient
- Extensive 3D modeling experience is required
- Steel/concrete detailing experience is required for field fabrication drawings
- Proficiency using Autodesk Advance Steel and Navisworks structural software is strongly preferred
- Experience using laser scans to produce 3D models and create design drawings is strongly preferred
- Self-starter
- Good verbal communication and technical writing skills
- Must be able to produce clear, concise drawings
- Good organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities
- Able to work effectively both as part of a team and independently
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- This position requires minimal travel primarily to sites within the Southern Company Generation Fleet – up to 10% per year.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Limited relocation assistance is available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the area
BENEFITS
- Competitive Pay
- Excellent benefits packages which includes:
- 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: 22238
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Company Services
