Immediate W2 contract position available in Forest Park, GA (Hybrid).
Estimated Duration: 3 years

Job Description:
This posting serves to fill a supplemental Designer/Engineer position within the company’s Substation Engineering Physical Design group. They are open to considering all levels of experience, provided you meet the basic qualifications outlined below.

WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE, & TRAVEL: Hybrid work schedule (both in-office and telecommute); currently four (4) days in-office and one (1) day telecommute (subject to adjustment).
This position will require some travel (days and overnight, up to 25%).

JOB SUMMARY:
The Physical Designer position is responsible for the design of the company’s Transmission and Distribution Substations.
The Physical Designer will produce engineering drawings, specifications, and material requirements for substation projects with an emphasis on safety, quality, scheduling, and costs.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology (Designer), or
Bachelor’s Degree (non-engineering) with min. 5 years relevant industry experience (Designer), or
Associate Degree with min. 5 years relevant industry experience (Designer), or
No Degree with min. of 8 years relevant industry experience (Designer)

EXPERIENCE (Both positions):
Experience in Transmission and/or Distribution Substation Operations for an electric power utility company is preferred.
Experience in the field of Substation Engineering, Field Services, Switchboard Wiring, Power Delivery, Substation Maintenance, or Substation Construction is preferred.
Experience working with document management & estimating systems such as Transmission Estimating and Management System (TEAMS), STOMP, MAXIMO, SCST Vault is preferred.
Proficiency in using AutoCAD 2D design software, training, experience, or certification is required.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products is required.

EXPERIENCE (specific to each role):
For Physical Designer:
Design the physical aspects of substations, including but not limited to, Substation Layouts, Foundation Layouts, Grounding Layouts, Conduit Layouts, Control Building Layouts, Sections/Elevations, Electrical Bus Design, etc.
Prepare high quality design packages needed to construct (new or modify existing) substations using 2D CAD-based modeling tools, based on Southern Company design standards.
Transmit drawing packages and supporting specifications into SCST Vault using the Physical Substation Transmittal Packages Manual.
Provide support for Substation Construction, Project Management, and Transmission Maintenance.
Perform site visits for projects, including pre-construction meetings, during construction and post-construction. Some overnight travel will be required.
Specify, order, and provide approval drawings for non-stock materials, as well as inventorying stock materials and shop fabricated materials for substation design packages.
Interact with manufacturers, vendors, and Southern Company committee members to resolve equipment and material issues.
Transmit drawing packages and supporting specifications using the Transmission Engineering job transmittal program.