Southern Company Services, Technical Shared Services (TSS) - Transmission Line Design Engineering
PLEASE NOTE This posting serves to fill multiple Engineer/Designer positions within the TSS Transmission Line Design Organization. We are open to considering all levels of experience, provided you meet the basic qualifications as outlined below.
Available Positions: Location
Line Design Engineer/Designer (Production) Forest Park, GA
Line Contract Engineer Forest Park, GA
Transmission Line Materials Support Forest Park, GA
WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE, & TRAVEL
- This position will be based out of Forest Park, GA (Metro Atlanta), however candidates living outside of the area may be considered with the expectation that they could successfully telework and be willing to travel to work and/or field location on a routine (to be determined) and as-needed basis.
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Hybrid work schedule (both in-office and telecommute); currently three (3) days in-office and two (2) days telecommute (subject to adjustment).
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Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commute distance.
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This position will require some travel (approximately 25%) and the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service.
JOB SUMMARY
This job posting is for a Transmission Line Designer/Engineer and Line Contract Engineer positions in the Southern Company Transmission Engineering organization, at the Forest Park, GA office locations. The successful candidates will be responsible for applying Southern Company's engineering processes, design criteria, and software applications in the design and construction of high-voltage transmission lines (HVTL).
The successful candidates, under direct supervision, will follow prescribed procedures to support estimate preparation, develop design options, and prepare construction specifications. These design packages will be used to construct new and update existing transmission lines enhancing the Southern Company grid. These enhancements could include serving new customers (data centers, manufacturers, battery plants, etc.). In addition, design of transmission lines could include connecting renewable generation plants to the system.
The successful Transmission Line Contract Engineer candidates will provide guidance, oversight, and quality assurance reviews for Southern Company-approved contractors as they develop design solutions, cost estimates, and prepare construction packages for outsourced line design jobs.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary responsibilities for all positions are as follows:
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Create a safe work environment through total personal commitment to putting Safety First
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Become knowledgeable of the process used at Southern Company in the planning, design, operation, construction, and maintenance of high voltage transmission lines (HVTL).
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Become knowledgeable of the functions and activities of the various internal departments that are involved in the design, construction, and maintenance of HVTL.
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Become knowledgeable of the transmission line design practices and work processes.
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Become proficient in the use of all software applications used in the design, construction, and maintenance of HVTL
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Be knowledgeable of the rules governing FERC property accounting
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Support the development of design standards and criteria for use on the Southern Company transmission system
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Support construction and maintenance teams during day-to-day operations as well as in emergency restoration of failed equipment
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Serve as a damage assessment team member after major storms after receiving the company-provided training. This will require overnight travel within the Southern Company system.
Primary responsibilities for each position are as follows:
Line Design Engineer/Designer
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Design high voltage transmission lines using PLS-CADD
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Estimate and order material for transmission projects
Line Contract Engineer
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Provide guidance, oversight, and technical assistance/expertise on design/standards/tools to external engineering firms.
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Provide Quality Assurance reviews on PLS-CADD line model and job construction package and assist in material ordering.
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Participate in regular line design and construction schedule review meetings.
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Provide evaluations / feedback on engineering firms performance.
Southern Company
30 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW
Atlanta
Georgia États-Unis
www.southerncompany.com
