Senior Engineer, Special Projects - Transmission Line Design

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Southern Company is hiring a Senior Engineer for Special Projects – Transmission Line Design in Atlanta, GA. The role supports PMs on high-priority projects, including 500kV and 230kV/115kV transmission initiatives, with emphasis on design, environment, permitting, and regulatory compliance.

You will engage with environmental, permitting, construction, and procurement teams, applying advanced engineering to innovative projects while ensuring safety and policy adherence.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering or relevant technical degree; transmission design experience preferred.
• Professional Engineer license preferred.
• Experience in transmission line design and project scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers on high-priority, non-routine assignments.
• Coordinate with environmental, permitting, construction and procurement teams.
• Identify technical or regulatory risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Track timelines and budgets to ensure on-time project completion.
• Provide advanced engineering support for critical, high-visibility projects.
• Evaluate new design tools and methodologies for the team.
• Communicate progress and technical details to stakeholders; participate in meetings.

Skills

Transmission line design

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Problem solving

Effective communication

Education

BS in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil)

Professional Engineering license (preferred)

Tools

PLS CADD

LDS

TLDS

STOMP

TEAMS

Word/Excel/Microsoft Office

Maximo

Job description

Build a bright future with a Southern Company career.

Senior Engineer, Special Projects – Transmission Line Design

Atlanta, GA

PLEASE NOTE

This posting serves to fill multiple Engineer positions on our Transmission Line Design East team.

Overview

Southern Company has been named to FORTUNE's list of the World's Most Admired Companies for 2026, earning the No. 1 spot in the electric and gas utilities industry. The company was recognized for its financial soundness, long-term investment value and commitment to the communities it serves.

If you're passionate about being at the forefront of innovation in the electric utility industry, this is the perfect moment to join us! With an accelerated growth in power demands and AI technologies reshaping our field, our teams are designing dependable transmission and distribution protection systems to maintain the highest level of reliability our customers expect. We're embracing the latest advancements in protective relaying systems, setting the stage for a new era of the electric grid. If you’re excited about helping build tomorrow’s energy infrastructure, we invite you to explore this opportunity and become part of our dynamic team!

Position Summary

The position is responsible for supporting special project PMs who are responsible for managing high-priority, non-routine, or technically complex assignments. These projects will include accelerated, highly visible 500kV, 230kV, and 115kV projects.

The position responsibilities include engineering expertise, project management, and innovation to improve processes and execute unique Transmission projects in full compliance with all relevant corporate policies and all environmental, safety and regulatory requirements.

Position Qualifications

Education

• BS degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil), Engineering Technology, or relevant technical degree OR significant experience in transmission line design is required
• A Professional Engineering license is preferred.

Experience

• Experience working in or in support of transmission line design is required
• Thorough knowledge of transmission line design practices including the use of PLS CADD is required
• Experience in managing and scheduling large complex engineering projects is strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of transmission line materials, construction, maintenance, safety practices and operating procedures is highly desired.
• A working knowledge of various computer systems (LDS, TLDS, STOMP, TEAMS, etc.) and software (Word, Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, Enterprise Foundations and other accounting systems, Power Plant, Maximo, etc.) is required.
• A working knowledge of the gated process.
• Experience managing successful relationships and partnerships across business units
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills, as well as planning and problem-solving skills
• Effectively communicate complex ideas and concepts
• Flexible to changing business demands and priorities

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with design projects with atypical scope or complexity, such as projects involving new technologies, significant stakeholder involvement, or challenging environmental factors. Examples: C7 Conductor Projects, 500kV Design, 115kV/230kV Underground Transmission Projects (In collaboration with the standards team).
• Coordinate with internal departments (e.g., environmental, permitting, construction, procurement) and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Identify potential technical, environmental, or regulatory risks unique to special projects and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Track timelines and budgets, ensuring project completion within agreed-upon constraints.
• Provide advanced engineering support to critical, high-visibility projects that demand specialized knowledge or unique problem-solving approaches.
• Evaluate, select, and implement new design tools, software, or methodologies that enhance the design team’s capabilities.
• Communicate project progress, technical details, and solutions to stakeholders, both internal and external. Act as subject matter experts when interacting with stakeholders like environmental specialists, civil engineers, or financial analysts. Participate in court proceedings and public information meetings.
• Collect and analyze project performance data, including costs, time, and efficiency metrics, to refine future designs.

Benefits

To review our benefit offerings, please review this link: https://www.southerncompany.com/content/dam/southerncompany/sustainability/pdfs/total-rewards-benefits-overview.pdf

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance may be available (upon Manager approval)

Equal Employment Opportunity

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: 20271

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services