Substation Standards Engineer — Hybrid Leader

Alabama Power EnergyPlus; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Defined Pension/Cash Balance

Performance-sharing plan

401(k) with generous company match

Bonus opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Southern Company, a leading energy provider, seeks a Substation Engineering Leader to guide major projects and shape design standards across the Substation Physical area. You will support operations, coordinate with vendors, and contribute to innovative equipment solutions for the company's needs.

The role involves leadership, cross-team collaboration, and delivering high-quality, safe, and sustainable designs while working in a hybrid environment across Birmingham/Forest Park locations.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or electric utility experience preferred.
• Autodesk experience would be beneficial.
• Experience with design, maintenance, construction, or operation of substations in the electric utility environment would be beneficial.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance for major or complex projects
• Support and participate in the development of Southern Company design standards and criteria
• Serve as a technical resource for consistency and problem resolution
• Serve on industry committees, providing leadership and guidance to ensure that the best designs are developed and applied for the Southern Company
• Serve as a resource for the Southern Company Transmission training program and as an instructor in Transmission Technical Training classes

Skills

Safety Leadership

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Customer focus

People development

Education

BS in Engineering or electric utility experience

Autodesk experience

Substation design/maintenance experience

MS Word/Excel/Outlook proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Southern Company, a leading energy provider, seeks a Substation Engineering Leader to guide major projects and shape design standards across the Substation Physical area. You will support operations, coordinate with vendors, and contribute to innovative equipment solutions for the company's needs.

The role involves leadership, cross-team collaboration, and delivering high-quality, safe, and sustainable designs while working in a hybrid environment across Birmingham/Forest Park locations.