Substation Control Design Engineer /4P107

4P Consulting Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering services is seeking an entry to mid-level engineer to support the design and development of Transmission and Distribution Substations. The role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure project specifications are met while prioritizing safety and quality. Candidates should possess an accredited engineering degree and demonstrate problem-solving skills, with opportunities for travel and professional development within substation control engineering.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of related experience in engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent license required.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25%.

Responsibilities

• Design of Transmission and Distribution Substations.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, scheduling, and cost control.
• Create engineering drawings and specifications for substation projects.

Skills

Problem-solving

Basic engineering knowledge

Strong work ethic

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional engineer license

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Control Design tools

Maximo

Job description

Experience:

• 0-5 years of related experience.
• Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical engineering preferred) or professional engineer license.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the design of Southern Company’s Transmission and Distribution Substations.
• Provide engineering drawings, specifications, and material requirements for substation projects, ensuring a focus on safety, quality, scheduling, and cost control.
• Create a safe work environment by prioritizing safety in all activities.
• Understand processes involved in substation control planning, design, operation, construction, and maintenance.
• Understand the functions and activities of various internal departments involved in substation design, construction, and maintenance.
• Familiarity with substation design practices and work processes.
• Utilize all software applications related to substation design.
• Understand and apply NESC and Southern Company design standards.
• Support the development of design standards and criteria for the system.
• Provide support to construction and maintenance teams during daily operations and emergency restoration of failed equipment.
• Estimate materials for transmission projects.
• Prepare and transmit construction packages, supporting specifications.

Skills and Expertise Required:

• Introductory engineering knowledge and basic problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions based on procedure, with review from the supervisor.
• Basic understanding of Control Design tools and applications, such as AutoCAD Electrical, TEAMS, Stomps, SCST Vault, and Maximo.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Ability to build effective relationships with plant staff, design engineering staff, and vendors.

Additional Requirements:

• Approximately 25% travel required.

This position is responsible for supporting the design and development of substation projects, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and scheduling standards while learning and growing within the field of substation control engineering.