Transmission Line Design – Engineer/Designer (Multiple Positions, Multiple Groups)

Transmission Line Design – Engineer/Designer (Multiple Positions, Multiple Groups)
Southern Company Services, Technical Shared Services (TSS) – Transmission Line Design Engineering

This posting is to fill multiple Engineer and/or Designer positions within the TSS Transmission Line Design Organization.

Available Positions:                                                       Location            
Line Design Engineer/Designer (Production)               Forest Park, GA            
Line Contract Engineer                                                 Forest Park, GA    
Line Design Engineer/Designer (Project Support)        Forest Park, GA    
Line Standards Engineer                                               Forest Park, GA

WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE, & TRAVEL

• These 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.
• Hybrid work schedule (both in-office and telecommute); currently four (4) days in-office and one (1) day telecommute.
• Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commute distance.
• 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 SUMMARIES for each position are as follows:

Line Design Engineer/Designer (Production)

The successful Transmission Line Designer/Engineer (Production) candidate will 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.

Line Contract Engineer

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. These positions may be filled at a grade level commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience.

Line Design Engineer/Designer (Project Support)

This Line Scoping Engineer/Estimator position 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 positions may be filled at a grade level commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience.

Line Standards Engineer

This Transmission Line Standards Engineer position will provide technical leadership for Transmission Line Design, Maintenance, and Construction, on products used in the construction of transmission lines.  They will assist with the development of standard design criteria and processes for Southern Company.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (All Positions)

• Become knowledgeable of the transmission line design practices and work processes.
• Support the development of design standards and criteria for use on the Southern Company transmission system
• Support project origination, project management, construction and maintenance teams during day-to-day operations as well as in emergency restoration of failed equipment

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES for each position are as follows:

Line Design Engineer/Designer (Production)

• Design high voltage transmission lines using PLS-CADD
• Estimate and order material for transmission projects
• Support Transmission Line Construction

Line Contract Engineer

• Provide guidance, oversight, and technical assistance/expertise on design/standards/tools to external engineering firms.
• Provide Quality Assurance reviews on PLS-CADD line model and job construction package and assist in material ordering. 
• Provide evaluations / feedback on engineerin