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 is responsible for designing protective relay and control schemes utilizing AutoCad and advanced microprocessor-based relay systems for both greenfield and brownfield projects. The role includes specifying and procuring materials for substation design packages, which include stock, shop-fabricated, and non-stock items. Additionally, the position involves preparing and 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, based on Southern Company design standards. • Provide guidance on Southern Company Design Standards, procedures, and processes. • Design protective relay & control schemes in AutoCad utilizing microprocessor-based relay systems in both green and brown field projects. • Specify and order 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. • Collaborate and coordinate with cross-functional teams involved in 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. • Manage multiple projects/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 is preferred: • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering • Bachelor’s 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: • 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. • Proficiency using Microsoft Office products is required. 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. ***Please submit an updated resume with your application***