4P Consulting Inc. · 2 days ago
Substation Physical Designer Consultant 4P/512
Birmingham, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years exp4P Consulting Inc. is seeking a Substation Physical Designer Consultant to support Southern Company operating companies by providing technical studies related to substation grounding and lightning protection. The role involves designing, analyzing, and validating grounding and lightning protection systems while collaborating with various stakeholders and ensuring quality assurance across substation design teams.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Design and develop substation grounding systems, direct stroke shielding, overhead ground wire sizing, and lightning protection studies
Create comprehensive, optimized substation grounding designs and technical reports
Perform ground grid integrity testing and investigate lightning-related events
Conduct Quality Assurance (QA) reviews, provide technical training, and offer developmental feedback to designers and engineers
Support and manage Substation General Physical standard drawings and details
Develop and enhance standards, processes, and best practices for substation grounding and physical design
Support Southern Company’s design criteria and standardization initiatives
Provide technical guidance on grounding materials and design approaches to less-experienced staff
Coordinate and collaborate with other substation design disciplines
Provide technical support to: Substation Construction, Field Services, Project Management, Substation Maintenance, Transmission Planning, Protection & Control Applications
Interface with manufacturers, vendors, and internal committees to resolve equipment and material issues
Present technical findings and study results to leadership, management, and customers
Manage multiple projects simultaneously using strong time management and organizational skills
Promote and lead with a 'Safety First' mindset, making safety the top priority at all times
Qualification
Required
4-year Engineering Technology degree
2-year technical degree with 10+ years of related experience
20+ years of significant related experience in substation grounding and physical design
Preferred
Strong experience with substation grounding and lightning protection design
Knowledge of transmission and distribution substation systems
Experience supporting utility standards and design criteria
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and provide leadership in a consulting environment
Company
4P Consulting Inc.
4P Consulting is a highly specialized Staffing and Recruiting company with significant experience and expertise in the Engineering industry, IT, Admin, Accounting, Advertising .
11-50 employees
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