Southern Company

Designer/Engineer – Substation Engineering Contractor Oversight

LocationAtlanta, GA
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


SCS Technical Shared Services, Substation Engineering

This position will be located at the Forest Park General Services Headquarters in Atlanta, GA


WORK LOCATION

This position will be located at the Forest Park General Services Headquarters in Atlanta, GA
This position will require a mix of both field and office work.
Field work can include site visits to various work locations and may require overnight travel.
Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commuting distance.


Job Description

Substation Contractor Oversight Designers / Engineers are responsible for oversight of engineering, design, and coordination of substation projects completed by outside design engineering firms. This includes conducting quality assurance reviews of completed substation design packages and providing ongoing guidance and performance feedback to engineering firms.


Major Job Responsibilities Include

Make SAFETY our number one priority using a “Safety First” mentality and leading by example.
Provide oversight and technical assistance/expertise on design/standards/tools to external engineering firms.
Provide quality assurance reviews as required, assist in scheduling resources, and provide developmental feedback to engineering firms.
Coordinate and communicate with other departments associated with Substation Design.
Interact with manufacturers, vendors, and Southern Company subject matter experts 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 / pre-construction meetings, during construction, and post-construction as required to provide expertise on projects and to evaluate and provide feedback on contractor performance. Some overnight travel will be required.
Participate in substation design review meetings.
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.
Provide assistance as part of a storm restoration team after major storm events in the Southern Company service territory.


Job Qualifications


Education _:_

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering (Engineer)
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology (Designer)
Associate Degree with minimum 5 years relevant industry experience (Designer)
No Degree with minimum 8 years relevant industry experience (Designer)


Experience

Substation design or field experience required.
Project Management experience is preferred.
Experience providing Quality Assurance reviews on design packages is a plus.
Experience mentoring and providing performance feedback is preferred.
Experience using Autodesk Suite is preferred.
Experience in Transmission and/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 TEAMS, STOMP, MAXIMO, SCST Vault is preferred.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office products is required.
Ability to be an effective mentor to others and teach job-related skills.
Good understanding of utility electric grid operations is preferred.
Knowledge of basic electrical power system theory is preferred.


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 have the ability 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.


BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

Model Our Values : Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
Conduct all activities with a focus on providing value to our customers.
Take personal responsibility for their 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.
Must place strong emphasis on Operational Excellence.
Must understand and practice Human Performance Concepts.


Benefits

Competitive Pay
Excellent benefits package which includes:
Medical and dental coverage
Defined benefit/cash balance pension plan
Performance-sharing plan
401(k) plan with a generous company match
Bonus opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Please submit an updated resume with your application_

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. 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: 11071


Job Category: Engineering


Job Schedule: Full time


Company: Southern Company Services

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