Substation Standards Engineer - Physical Design Lead

Southern Company; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Excellent benefits package

401(k) plan with generous company suit

Bonus opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Southern Company seeks an experienced Substation Engineer to lead design, operations and standards for Substation Physical Equipment. You will guide major projects, support standard development, and mentor field personnel while coordinating with vendors.

You will serve on industry committees, contribute to Transmission Training programs and ensure safe, reliable electrical infrastructure across our service areas in the Southeast. Hybrid work arrangement with travel up to 25% is available.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or electric utility experience is 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 daily computer applications (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

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Mentoring

Relationship building

Change leadership

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Autodesk

Job description

Southern Company seeks an experienced Substation Engineer to lead design, operations and standards for Substation Physical Equipment. You will guide major projects, support standard development, and mentor field personnel while coordinating with vendors.

You will serve on industry committees, contribute to Transmission Training programs and ensure safe, reliable electrical infrastructure across our service areas in the Southeast. Hybrid work arrangement with travel up to 25% is available.