**Structural Engineer - Transmission Civil Design** **_Southern Company Services Technical Shared Services – Civil Engineering_** _Opening located in Forest Park, GA (Metro Atlanta)_ **JOB SUMMARY** The position is responsible for structural design work to support Southern Company’s Transmission and Distribution Substation Design Group as well as providing support to the Transmission Line Design Group. The Engineer will produce engineering drawings, specifications, and material requirements for structural steel and concrete foundations, etc. with an emphasis on safety, quality, scheduling, and costs in support of Georgia Power Company. The position will require some travel (approximately 15%) and will require reporting to the Forest Park office a minimum of four days a week. Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commute distance. **MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:** + Make SAFETY our number one priority using a “Safety First” mentality and leading by example. + Prepare high quality calculation and design packages needed to construct substation and transmission facilities using CAD-based tools, based on Southern Company design standards. + The Engineer in the Transmission Civil Design organization will be responsible for designing and analyzing new or modified existing substation structures. The Engineer will be expected to perform reinforced concrete foundation design and structural steel analysis/design on an as needed basis. The Engineer will work with other engineers to help in their development and knowledge transfer. + Coordinate and communicate with other departments associated with Civil Design. + Interact with manufacturers, vendors, and Southern Company committee members to resolve standards and material issues. + Provide support to Constructions Services, Substation Construction, Transmission Line Construction, Field Services, Project Management and Substation Maintenance. + Perform site visits for projects, including pre-construction meetings, during construction and post-construction. Some overnight travel will be required. + Participate in design review meetings. + Provide work direction and oversight for designers and drafters. + 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 engineering is required. + BS in Civil Engineering strongly preferred. + Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification required. **_Experience:_** + 2 plus years of experience in structural steel and concrete design. + Experience in industrial and/or commercial structural engineering. + Experience with seismic, wind and vibration analysis + Prior foundation design experience is a plus. **_Knowledge, Skills & Abilities_** + Working knowledge of AISC, ASCE, ACI codes + Working knowledge of AWS welding standards. + Working knowledge of OSHA codes as it relates to steel design. + Design experience in transmission structures is a plus, but not required + Understanding of ANSYS, MathCAD and STAAD Pro + Understanding of deep foundation design utilizing AllPile, LPILE, FAD Tools + Experience with analyzing steel connections + Experience in reinforced concrete design General: + Computer skills to be proficient with standard office software applications + Must be a self-starter and exhibit strong problem-solving skills. + Must demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral & written) and the ability to communicate technical issues simply. + Must work well in a team environment and have the ability to develop and build relationships at all levels. Interpersonal skills sufficient to build working relationships with peers, internal customers, and the general public. + 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. + Ability to be an effective mentor to others and teach job-related skills. **BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES** + Model **Our Values** : _Safety First, Act With Integrity, Intentional Inclusion, 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 (mistake free designs). + Must understand and practice Human Performance Concepts. **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***_** 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: 10633 Job Category: Engineering Job Schedule: Full time Company: Southern Company Services