Southern Company
Substation Control Design – Engineer/Designer (Birmingham, AL)
Birmingham, AL
Jun 27, 2025
Full-time
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Substation Control Design – Engineer/Designer
Southern Company Services Technical Shared Services – Substation Engineering
This position will be located at The Energy Center in Birmingham, AL

TRAVEL & WORK LOCATION

  • This position requires approximately 25% of travel to the surrounding areas Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia.
  • The role is based out of The Energy Center (HWY 280), Birmingham, AL. 
  • Relocation assistance may be provided for candidates not currently living within a reasonable commute distance.

JOB SUMMARY

The Substation Control Design Engineer/Designer role involves designing protective relay and control schemes using advanced microprocessor-based relay systems for both greenfield and brownfield projects. This position entails specifying and ordering materials for substation design packages, which include stock, shop-fabricated, and non-stock items. Additionally, the role requires transmitting drawing packages and supporting specifications through the Transmission Engineering job transmittal program.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Prioritize SAFETY using a “Safety First” mentality and lead by example.
  • Adhere to Quality Assurance guidelines for high-quality design packages needed to construct (new or modify existing) substations using CAD-based tools, based on Southern Company design standards.
  • Provide guidance on Southern Company Design Standards, procedures, and processes.
  • Design protective relay & control schemes utilizing microprocessor-based relay systems in both green and brown field projects.
  • Determine specification and ordering of material for substation design packages, including stock, shop fabricated, and non-stock material. Transmit drawing packages and supporting specifications using the Transmission Engineering job transmittal program.
  • Coordinate and communicate with other departments associated with Substation Design.
  • Interact with manufacturers, vendors, and Southern Company committee members to resolve equipment and material issues.
  • Provide support to Substation Construction, Field Services, Project Management, and Substation Maintenance.
  • Perform site visits for projects, including pre-engineering meetings, pre-construction meetings, and post-job evaluation meetings. Some overnight travel will be required.
  • Support Southern Company’s design criteria and standardization effort.
  • Handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and use effective time management and organizational skills to achieve project team goals.
  • Support Southern Company storm restoration efforts.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

  • Degree or experience in at least one of the following areas:
    • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
    • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology
    • Associate degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant design experience
    • No Degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant design or utility experience

Experience:

  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office products is required.
  • Substation protective relay testing experience along with control scheme testing and commissioning experience is a strong plus.
  • Experience using Autodesk Suite (including AutoCAD Electrical) or higher is preferred.
  • Understanding of substation protection & control scheme operation is preferred.
  • The ability to create Substation Control Design drawings from a single line wiring diagram is preferred.
  • Experience in Transmission &/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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Excellent communication skills (oral & written) and the ability to communicate technical issues simply.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a self-starter attitude.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment and develop relationships at all levels.
  • Effective time management and organizational skills to manage multiple projects with various priorities and competing deadlines.
  • Customer focus with a willingness to meet the needs of our customers and solicit feedback.
  • A good understanding of utility electric grid operations is preferred.
  • Knowledge of basic electrical power system theory is preferred.

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Model Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
  • Embrace Principal Centered Leadership Training.
  • Conduct all activities with a focus on providing value to our customers.
  • Take personal responsibility for projects and customer issues.
  • Follow through on all aspects of assignments to ensure a quality product and increased value is delivered to our customers.
  • Exhibit and promote a positive, "can do" attitude.
  • Commitment as a team member to building and maintaining an Inclusive work environment.
  • Strong emphasis on Operational Excellence (mistake-free designs).
  • Understand and practice Human Performance Concepts.

BENEFITS

  • Competitive Pay
  • Excellent benefits packages include: 
    • Medical and dental coverage
    • Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
    • Performance-sharing plan
    • 401(k) plan with a generous company match
    • Bonus opportunities
    • Tuition Reimbursement


***Please submit an updated resume with your application***

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Substation Control Design – Engineer/Designer (Birmingham, AL)
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