Alabama Power Company · 1 day ago
Substation Engineer
Gulfport, MS, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAlabama Power Company is a subsidiary of Southern Company, providing reliable energy solutions. The Substation Engineer will manage and coordinate substation engineering capital projects, ensuring effective communication and issue resolution throughout project lifecycles while supporting preventive maintenance activities.
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Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate assigned substation engineering capital projects (scope development, design development, manage project cost, interdepartmental coordination, et cetera)
Create work orders for substation projects
Coordinate substation engineering activities with Southern Company Services Design (T&PS) organization
Review substation designs by SCS and/or contract engineering firms
Provide regular updates/communication on the project status. Provide proactive communication and recommend solutions when problems arise that will impact costs, schedule, or external public
Help monitor and provide budget variance on department capital actuals
Provide input on development of 5-year capital construction budget and schedule
Provide assistance to others related to substation engineering issues – Both Capital and O&M
Support other areas with development of conceptual projects (provide estimates, preliminary designs, equipment investigations, et cetera)
Qualification
Required
Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited school is required
Minimum of 3 years of Power Utility experience required
Experience in Distribution or Transmission required
General knowledge of power systems and substation equipment, transmission planning, operations, maintenance and/or construction
Strong knowledge of electrical and civil engineering principles
Ability to use good judgment to make sound decisions
Ability to adapt to changing demands and reprioritize as necessary
Ability to manage multiple projects or tasks on a routine basis
Excellent project management skills and organization skills
Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to interact with all levels of management
Excellent safety record and adherence to the company's safety philosophy
Broad knowledge of PCs and other technology used in engineering and design
Ability to learn different computer applications – STOMP, TEAMS, ORACLE, PRIMAVERA, MAXIMO, et cetera
Preferred
Electrical Engineering preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) certification is a plus
Substation construction, design or maintenance or Protection & Control Field Services experience is a plus
Knowledge of the Southern Company transmission system, distribution system and/or protective relaying is a plus
Transmission Construction Practices and Standards (a plus)
Budgeting and Accounting Processes and Policies (desirable)
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
Additional compensation, such as an incentive program
Company
Alabama Power Company
Alabama Power provides the valuable combination of It is a sub-organization of Southern Company.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeff Peoples
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Moses Feagin
Executive Vice President, CFO and Treasurer
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