Senior HV Transmission Line Engineer

Southern Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Southern Company is hiring multiple Engineer and/or Designer positions in the TSS Transmission Line Design organization, based in Forest Park, GA. This role supports high-voltage transmission line design, construction, and maintenance for a reliable electric grid.

Responsibilities include design option development, cost estimates, QA of subcontractor work, and collaboration with project teams to meet regulatory and safety requirements. Experience in HVTL design and PLS-CADD is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in transmission line design preferred.
• Maintenance, construction, or project management in utilities.
• Knowledge of HVTL design, construction, and maintenance practices.
• Ability to read and apply design criteria and government regulations.
• Proficiency with standard office software and HVTL applications.

Responsibilities

• Support estimate preparation, develop design options, and prepare construction specifications for new and updated transmission lines.
• Serve new customers and connect renewable generation plants to the system.
• Provide QA reviews for contractors and ensure design solutions meet requirements.
• Apply design criteria, processes, and software in HVTL design and construction.
• Support high-priority projects including 500kV, 230kV, and 115kV.
• Develop design standards and criteria for the transmission system.
• Coordinate with project teams during day-to-day operations and emergencies.

Skills

Transmission line design

Project management

HVTL knowledge

Technical problem solving

Communication

Education

BS in Engineering (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical)

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Southern Company is hiring multiple Engineer and/or Designer positions in the TSS Transmission Line Design organization, based in Forest Park, GA. This role supports high-voltage transmission line design, construction, and maintenance for a reliable electric grid.

Responsibilities include design option development, cost estimates, QA of subcontractor work, and collaboration with project teams to meet regulatory and safety requirements. Experience in HVTL design and PLS-CADD is valued.