Physical Substation Designer

SThree; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southern Company is seeking a Substation Design Drafter to produce 2D and 3D drawings for transmission and distribution substations in Birmingham, AL. The role supports design criteria and standardization, using AutoCAD, Inventor, and Map 3D, and interfaces with engineers, vendors, and construction teams.

Responsibilities include creating drawings, selecting materials, coordinating transmittals, and performing site visits with up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, OR an Associate Degree with at least 5 years of related industry experience, OR High school diploma with significant related industry experience of at least 8 years.
• Strong understanding of electrical substation equipment is preferred.
• Experience in Transmission and/or Distribution Substation Operations for an electric power utility company is preferred.
• Good understanding of utility electric grid operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic electrical power system theory is preferred.
• Strong understanding of the National Electric Safety Code, National Electric Code, and OSHA safe operating practices is preferred.
• Ability to create electrical Substation Physical drawings from a single line or three line diagram is preferred.
• Ability to create/manipulate 2D drawings and 3D models for electrical Substations.
• Experience using 3D modeling software (SDS Inventor, Autodesk Inventor or Autodesk 3D (P4A) is preferred.
• AutoCAD training or experience is preferred.
• Experience working with document management & estimating systems preferred.
• Experience using Primavera (P6), progress reporting software preferred.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products is required.

Responsibilities

• Produce engineering drawings using AutoCAD, AutoDesk 3D Inventor or Autodesk Map 3D (P4A).
• Create/modify scaled 2D drawings and 3D models designing the physical aspects of electrical substations.
• Specify and order material for electrical substation design packages.
• Transmit drawing packages and supporting specifications using the Transmission Engineering job transmittal program.
• Coordinate and communicate with engineers and other departments associated with electrical Substation Design.
• Interact with manufacturers, vendors, and Southern Company committee members to resolve equipment and material issues.
• Provide support to the OPCO's Substation Construction, Field Services, Project Management and Substation Maintenance.
• Conduct site visits for projects, including pre-construction meetings, during construction and post-construction.
• Some overnight travel will be required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Time management

Customer focus

Remote work ability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Associate Degree with 5 years related experience

High school diploma with 8 years related experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk 3D (P4A)

Autodesk Map 3D

SDS Inventor

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

The Southern Company is committed to providing reliable energy solutions while prioritizing safety, quality, and sustainability. Our culture fosters innovation and collaboration, ensuring that we meet the evolving needs of our customers and communities.

About the Role

This position is responsible for creating design drawings in 2D or 3D for the Southern Company's Transmission and Distribution electrical Substations and supporting Southern Company's design criteria and standardization efforts.

Responsibilities

• Produce engineering drawings using AutoCAD, AutoDesk 3D Inventor or Autodesk Map 3D (P4A).
• Create/modification of scaled 2D drawings and 3D models designing the physical aspects of electrical substations.
• Specify and order material for electrical substation design packages.
• Transmit drawing packages and supporting specifications using the Transmission Engineering job transmittal program.
• Coordinate and communicate with engineers and other departments associated with electrical Substation Design.
• Interact with manufacturers, vendors, and Southern Company committee members to resolve equipment and material issues.
• Provide support to the OPCO's Substation Construction, Field Services, Project Management and Substation Maintenance.
• Conduct site visits for projects, including pre-construction meetings, during construction and post-construction.
• Some overnight travel will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology degree -OR- Associate Degree with at least 5 years of related industry experience -OR- High school diploma with significant related industry experience of at least 8 years.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of electrical substation equipment is preferred.
• Experience in Transmission and/or Distribution Substation Operations for an electric power utility company is preferred.
• Good understanding of utility electric grid operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic electrical power system theory is preferred.
• Strong understanding of the National Electric Safety Code, National Electric Code, and OSHA safe operating practices is preferred.
• Ability to create electrical Substation Physical drawings from a single line or three line diagram is preferred.
• Ability to create/manipulate 2D drawings and 3D models for electrical Substations.
• Experience using 3D modeling software (SDS Inventor, Autodesk Inventor or Autodesk 3D (P4A) is preferred.
• AutoCAD training or experience is preferred.
• Experience working with document management & estimating systems preferred.
• Experience using Primavera (P6), progress reporting software preferred.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products is required.

Preferred Skills

• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral & written) and the ability to communicate technical issues simply.
• Must be a self-starter and exhibit strong problem-solving skills.
• Must work well in a team environment and have the ability to develop and build relationships at all levels.
• 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.
• Must have the ability to be an effective mentor to others and teach job-related skills.
• Must accurately enter weekly time and process business expense receipts promptly.
• Must be able to envision equipment/materials and how they connect spatially inside three-dimensional space.
• Must be willing to travel (approximately 25%) and the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service.

Pay range and compensation package

Location: 3535 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham, AL, 35243

Duration: 1 year to start, 3 years rolling - Contract to hire

Schedule: 4 days on site, 5th day is optional to be remote

Number of positions: 1

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve.