JOB SUMMARY
These positions are responsible for providing project scoping, estimating, and conceptual design services in support of Southern Company's Transmission and Distribution Substations. The Engineer/Designer will be responsible for supporting the Operating Company's planning and budgeting processes by providing complete and accurate estimates of material, labor, and total costs associated with substation projects.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education :
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (Engineer)
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Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology (Designer)
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Bachelor's Degree (non-engineering) with min. 5 years relevant industry experience (Designer)
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Associate Degree with min. 5 years relevant industry experience (Designer)
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No Degree with min. of 8 years relevant industry experience (Designer)
Experience:
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Experience in Transmission and/or Distribution Substation Operations for an electric power utility company is preferred.
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Experience in the field of Substation Engineering, Field Services, Switchboard Wiring, Power Delivery, Substation Maintenance, or Substation Construction is preferred.
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Experience in project development and cost estimating is preferred.
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Experience working with document management & estimating systems such as Transmission Estimating and Management System (TEAMS), STOMP, MAXIMO, SCST Vault is preferred.
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AutoCAD training, experience, or certification is required.
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Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products is required.
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The ability to create Substation Control Design drawings from a single line and wiring diagram is preferred.
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Substation protective relay testing experience along with control scheme testing and commissioning experience a strong plus.
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Understanding of substation protection & control scheme operation is preferred.
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Experience and knowledge within Substation Control Design is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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Knowledge of operating company's processes, procedures and tools used in the development of transmission substation projects.
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Knowledge of the SCS Transmission Engineering design standards, processes, procedures, and tools (AutoCAD, Vault, and TEAMS) used to scope, estimate, and design substation projects.
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Must demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral & written) and the ability to communicate technical issues simply.
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Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations governing the design and construction of substation control projects.
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Detailed knowledge of substation Control cost estimating.
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Understanding of substation construction methods, equipment, techniques, and associated costs.
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A good understanding of utility electric grid operations is preferred.
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Knowledge of basic electrical power system theory is preferred.
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Must be a self-starter and exhibit strong problem-solving skills.
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Must work well in a team environment and can develop and build relationships at all levels.
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Must possess effective time management and organizational skills sufficient to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, setting priorities, and using effective time management and organizational skills to achieve project team goals.
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Must demonstrate a customer focus with a willingness to meet the needs of our customers and solicit feedback.
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The ability to be an effective mentor to others and teach job-related skills.
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Proven ability to build consensus and achieve results through effective use of persuasive communication and formal presentation skills.
Southern Company
30 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW
Atlanta
Georgia États-Unis
www.southerncompany.com
