Substation Design Engineer (2D/3D) - Remote-Optional

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 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.