Sales Engineer/ Engineer Associate/ Support Specialist – Substation Engineering

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Job Summary:

As a Sales Engineer/ Engineer Associate/ Support Specialist – Substation Engineering, you will be responsible for overseeing the engineering, design, and coordination of substation projects completed by outside design engineering firms. This includes conducting reviews of completed substation design packages and providing performance feedback to engineering firms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Make safety our number one priority using a 'Safety First' mentality and leading by example.
• Provide oversight and assistance on design/standards/tools to external engineering firms.
• Provide quality reviews as required, assist in scheduling resources, and provide developmental feedback to engineering firms.
• Coordinate and communicate with other departments associated with Substation Design, Power Services Sales and Construction, Project Management, and contractor engineering and construction firms.
• Interact with manufacturers, vendors, and Southern Company subject matter experts to resolve equipment and material issues.
• Enter Substation Long-leas time Materials into MERA application.
• Create and manage project PI numbers in TEAMS application.
• Perform site visits for projects including pre-engineering / pre-construction meetings, during construction, and post-construction as required to provide expertise on projects and to evaluate and provide feedback on contractor performance. Some overnight travel will be required.
• Participate in substation design review meetings.
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously, setting priorities, and using effective time management and organizational skills to achieve project team goals.
• Provide assistance as part of a storm restoration team after major storm events in the Georgia Power service territory.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Substation design or field experience required.
• Project Management experience is preferred.
• Experience providing Quality Assurance reviews on design packages is a plus.
• Experience mentoring and providing performance feedback is preferred.
• Experience in Transmission and/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.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products is required.
• Ability to be an effective mentor to others and teach job-related skills.
• Good understanding of utility electric grid operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic electrical power system theory is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills (oral & written) and the ability to communicate technical issues simply.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and develop and build relationships at all levels.
• Effective time management and organizational skills sufficient 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.

Salary Range: Not specified

Salary Min: Not specified

Salary Max: Not specified

Salary Currency: USD

Salary Period: Not specified

Required Skills:

• Substation design
• Field experience
• Project Management
• Quality Assurance reviews
• Mentoring and performance feedback
• Transmission and/or Distribution Substation Operations
• Substation Engineering
• Field Services
• Switchboard Wiring
• Power Delivery
• Substation Maintenance
• Substation Construction

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent communication skills
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Time management and organizational skills
• Customer focus