Engineer - Transmission Line Design (Birmingham, AL) • •multiple positions • •

Overview

Transmission Line Design Engineer (Birmingham) – multiple positions

Southern Company Services Technical Shared Services – Transmission Line Design Engineering

This posting serves to fill multiple Engineer positions within Transmission Line Design Engineering West group in Birmingham. We are open to considering all levels of experience, provided you meet the basic qualifications outlined below.

WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE, & TRAVEL

• This position will be based out of Birmingham, Alabama.
• Hybrid work schedule (both in-office and telecommute); currently four (4) days in-office / in-the-field and one (1) day telecommute (subject to future adjustment).
• Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commute distance.
• This position will require some travel (day and overnight, up to 25%) and the ability to work successfully in a remote / virtual environment, at times, with access to internet service.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for applying Southern Company's engineering processes, design criteria, and software applications in the design and construction support of high-voltage transmission lines (HVTL). This design process may include, but is not limited to, the following : pole / structure location and material selection, wire tension determination, pole / structure framing selection, structural analysis of poles / structures and associated hardware, foundation coordination, environmental impact mitigation, calculation of required NESC electrical clearances, and constructability and maintenance optimization based on feedback from stakeholders. Extensive on-the-job training will be provided to teach the successful candidate the necessary skills. The successful candidate will also be expected to attend and travel to formal training provided by the company. The successful candidate, under direct supervision, will follow prescribed procedures to develop design options, prepare construction specifications and drawings, and support estimate preparation for projects. These design packages will be used to construct new transmission lines and update existing transmission lines, enhancing the Southern Company grid. These enhancements could include serving new customers such as data centers, manufacturers, battery plants, etc., and / or connecting renewable generation plants (solar) to the system. This position may be filled at a grade level commensurate with the successful candidate's experience.

Job Responsibilities

Job Qualifications

Education

We are seeking a driven, self-starter who is interested in the technical and challenging work of designing high voltage transmission lines. Experience and knowledge in the following categories are desirable; however, extensive and formal training will be provided to fill any gaps.

Experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Behavioral Attributes

Benefits

Please submit an updated resume with your application.

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE : SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional / social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus / awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https : / / seo.nlx.org / southernco / pdf / SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and bene?ts will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification : 14978

Job Category : Engineering

Job Schedule : Full time

Company : Southern Company Services

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