Substation Physical Designer/Engineer - Substation Standards 
Technical Shared Services, Substation Standards
This position will be located in Birmingham, AL or Forest Park, GA (Metro-Atlanta)

WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE, & TRAVEL

This position will be based out of either Birmingham, AL or 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 physically present in-office and/or field location on a routine (see below) and as-needed basis. Hybrid work schedule (both in-office and telecommute); currently three (3) days in-office and two (2) days telecommute (subject to adjustment). Some relocation assistance may be available if you do not already live within a reasonable commute distance. This position will require some travel (day and overnight, up to 25%) and the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will provide leadership, guidance and direction to Substation Physical Equipment & Standards and serve as a technical resource in the Substation Physical area to design, operations and field personnel. A significant portion of this position will be devoted to providing technical representation for SoCo to IEEE, NESC, and other industry groups. Other responsibilities include performing special projects and working with vendors to identify and implement equipment products to serve Southern Company's needs.  

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide guidance for major or complex projects Support and participate in the development of Southern Company design standards and criteria Serve as a technical resource for consistency and problem resolution Serve on industry committees, providing leadership and guidance to ensure that the best designs are developed and applied for the Southern Company Serve as a resource for the Southern Company Transmission training program and as an instructor in Transmission Technical Training classes

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

BS in Engineering or electric utility experience is preferred Autodesk experience would be beneficial Experience with design, maintenance, construction, or operation of substations in the electric utility environment would be beneficial Proficiency in daily computer applications (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook) is required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Safety Leadership - demonstrated ability to successfully implement and lead safe work behaviors in the workplace Demonstrated leadership skills including ability to inspire & motivate others, foster teamwork, create an innovative culture, and effectively lead change Proven effective interpersonal, communication, teamwork and presentation skills Ability to communicate technical issues, and articulate complex issues simply The ability to deal with people, develop, and build relationships at all levels Demonstrated understanding of managing accountability and performance of self  Ability to coach and develop technical personnel Extensive problem-solving skills Experience providing solutions & value to customers

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 Follow through on all aspects of assignments to ensure a quality product and increased value is delivered to our customers Exhibit a positive, "can do" attitude Commitment to building and maintaining an inclusive work environment Must exhibit Safety First attitudes and behaviors 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

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