Supervisor, Substation Design Services

Georgia Transmission; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Transmission seeks a senior Substation Design Engineering Manager to lead the preparation, integrity, and distribution of substation design products. You will supervise project deliverables, allocate resources, maintain design standards, manage BOM, and ensure As-built processes meet quality controls.

This role requires PE licensure and extensive utility experience. Strong leadership, communication, and CAD proficiency are essential to guide diverse teams and ensure safe, compliant, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical/Civil).
• Ten years electric utility engineering/design experience; six+ years in substations.
• PE license required or equivalent experience (eight years with PE).
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in CAD, project engineering, construction, and management.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Direct preparation, integrity, and distribution of Substation Design products and services.
• Oversee timely completion of design projects and allocate resources.
• Administer BOM tool and identify bulk substation components.
• Oversee As-built processes for physical substation designs.
• Provide quality control via design reviews for projects and estimates.
• Respond to internal/external requests on substation design issues, including emergencies.
• Coordinate with Relay & Control and other departments.
• Manage staff assignments and review technical work.
• Promote continuous improvement to meet corporate goals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Conflict resolution

Negotiation

CADD

Project engineering

Project construction

Management

Engineering drawings interpretation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical or Civil)

Tools

NERC CIP compliance

Job description

Directs the preparation, integrity, and distribution of all Substation Design products and services associated with the physical design of substation projects. Supervises the timely completion of all project deliverables such as transmission and distribution design projects, allocates design resources to upcoming projects, oversight of the design standards and their incorporation into the AutoCadd design center, Administrates the GTC Bill of Material Tool (BOM) which identifies the bulk of substation components used in project design and construction, oversight of the As-built process related to the physical designs of substations, provides Quality Control by performing design reviews for project designs and project estimates. Supervises the timely response to all requests from internal and external entities relating to Substation Design physical design issues which include but not limited to emergency, corrective, and routine maintenance, and coordination with Relay & Control. Manages assignments in terms of general objectives and limits. Supports team goals and objectives with the supervision of staff by coordinating work activities and reviewing of technical work products. Acts as a liaison with individuals and departments within and outside of the Corporation on matters pertaining to Substation Physical Design. Ensures staff compliance with established Substation Design policies, guidelines and procedures. Promotes an environment of continuous improvement to meet corporate goals and objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical or Civil Engineering)
• Experience: Ten years electric utility experience in engineering and design with at least six years of experience in design electrical substations.
• Equivalent Experience: Eight years with a P.E.
• Specialized Skills (e.g., computer, software, and tools): Must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, presentation, conflict resolution and negotiation skills. Also, must have good computer skills and should be proficient in areas of CADD, project engineering, project construction, and management. The ability to interpret engineering drawings and manage multiple tasks and assignments is critical to the success of this position.
• Must be able to pass a NERC CIP personnel risk assessment screening.