Project Support Substation Control/Physical Estimator – Engineer/Designer **multiple positions** (Atlanta, GA)

Project Support Substation Control/Physical Estimator – Engineer/Designer **multiple positions**
Southern Company Services, Technical Shared Services (TSS) – Substation Engineering
Multiple Openings located in Forest Park, GA (Metro Atlanta)

*PLEASE NOTE* This posting serves to fill multiple Designer/Engineer positions within our Project Support Substation Control and Physical estimating groups. We are open to considering all levels of experience, provided you meet the basic qualifications outlined below.

Positions are as follows:                Location:               
Physical Designer/Engineer              Forest Park, GA (Metro Atlanta)    
Control Designer/Engineer               Forest Park, GA (Metro Atlanta)       

WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE, & TRAVEL

• These positions will be based out of Forest Park, GA (Metro Atlanta). Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commuting distance.
• Hybrid work schedule (both in-office and telecommute); currently four (4) days in-office and one (1) day telecommute (subject to adjustment).
• This position will require some travel (day and overnight, up to 25%).

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, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering (Engineer)
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology (Designer)
• Bachelor’s Degree (non-engineering) with min. 5 years relevant industry experience (Designer)
• Associate Degree with min. 5 years relevant industry experience(Designer)
• No Degree with min. of 8 years relevant industry experience (Designer)

Experience (ALL):

• Experience in Transmission and/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 in project development and cost estimating is preferred.
• Experience working with document management & estimating systems such as Transmission Estimating and Management System (TEAMS), STOMP, MAXIMO, SCST Vault is preferred.
• AutoCAD training, experience, or certification is required.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products is required.

Experience (specific to each role):

For Physical Estimator Engineer/Designer: 

• The ability to create Substation Physical Design drawings from a single line diagram is preferred.
• Strong understanding of substation equipment is preferred.
• Strong understanding of the National Electric Safety Code, National Electric Code, and OSHA safe operating practices is preferred.
• Experience and knowledge within Substation Physical Design is a plus. 
• Experience and knowledge within Substation Control Design is a plus.

For Control Estimator Engineer/Designer:

• The ability to create Substation Control Design drawings from a single line and wiring diagram is preferred.
• Substation protective relay testing experience along with control scheme testing and commissioning experience a strong plus.
• Understanding of substation protection & control scheme operation is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of operating company’s processes, procedures and tools used in the development of transmission substation projects.
• Knowledge of the SCS Transmission Engineering design standards, processes, procedures, and tools (AutoCAD, Vault, and TEAMS) used to scope, estimate, and design substation projects.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral & written) and the ability to communicate technical issues simply.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations governing the design and construction of substation control projects.
• Detailed