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Alabama Power Company · 3 weeks ago

Transmission Line Design – Engineer/Designer (Multiple Positions, Multiple Groups)

Atlanta, GA, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Alabama Power Company is seeking multiple Engineer and/or Designer positions within the TSS Transmission Line Design Organization. The successful candidates will support the design and construction of high-voltage transmission lines and provide technical guidance and oversight for various projects.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Become knowledgeable of the transmission line design practices and work processes

Support the development of design standards and criteria for use on the Southern Company transmission system

Support project origination, project management, construction and maintenance teams during day-to-day operations as well as in emergency restoration of failed equipment

Design high voltage transmission lines using PLS-CADD

Estimate and order material for transmission projects

Support Transmission Line Construction

Provide guidance, oversight, and technical assistance/expertise on design/standards/tools to external engineering firms

Provide Quality Assurance reviews on PLS-CADD line model and job construction package and assist in material ordering

Provide evaluations / feedback on engineering firms' performance

Scope Transmission Line Projects

Develop Conceptual Design Options

Prepare Cost Estimate

Develop Southern Company standard designs for transmission line assigned product(s)

Perform construction inspections of transmission assets on an as needed basis

Serve as a technical resource to design, operations, and maintenance groups to provide design consistency and problem resolution

Provide technical guidance for complex projects, assessing the impact of existing and future projects on the system, and take steps necessary to minimize any adverse impacts

Serve on Southern Company and Industry committees/task forces, providing leadership and guidance to ensure that the best designs and practices are developed for Southern Company, i.e. Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) committees, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), PD System Performance Line Design Working Group, and Southern Company Transmission Line Maintenance Committee, etc

Qualification

Transmission Line DesignPLS-CADDProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseUtility Industry ExperienceInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Required

Knowledge of overall transmission line design, construction, and maintenance practices, with specific expertise in line design and construction materials

Technical aptitude to solve civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering problems related to HVTL design and construction

Technical ability to read, interpret, and apply design criteria and government regulations to HVTL design and construction

Computer skills to be proficient with standard office software applications and to adapt quickly to HVTL application software

Interpersonal skills sufficient to build working relationships with peers, internal customers, and the public

Time management skills sufficient to manage multiple projects with various priorities and competing deadlines

Written and verbal communication skills sufficient to satisfactorily complete project documentation and to function effectively in a team environment