# Substation Control Standards - Engineer/Sr. Designer

**Company**: Southern Company
**Location**: Forest Park
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Energy

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## Description

The Substation Control Standards Engineer/Sr. Designer role involves designing advanced microprocessor-based protective relay systems and control schemes using AutoCAD Electrical and Vault Professional software for SOCO Standards initiatives. This position entails specifying materials for substation design standards, which could include stock and shop-fabricated items. Additionally, the role requires transmitting SOCO Standard drawing packages and supporting specifications through the Transmission Engineering job transmittal program.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology with a minimum of 5 years' relevant design experience. Proficiency using Microsoft Office products is required, and experience using Autodesk Suite (including AutoCAD Electrical) or higher is also required. Substation protective relay testing experience along with control scheme testing and commissioning experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities include prioritizing safety, adhering to quality assurance guidelines, providing guidance on Southern Company Design Standards, and designing advanced microprocessor-based protective relay systems and control schemes. The role also requires assisting control standards ad-hoc committees, keeping up with control SOCO standards maintenance requests, and completing maintenance updates on control SOCO standards drawings. Additionally, the role involves transmitting control standard drawing packages and supporting specifications, coordinating and communicating with other departments, interacting with manufacturers and vendors, and providing support to various teams.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative with minimal supervision. They will also have excellent communication skills, knowledge of basic electrical power system theory, and a good understanding of utility electric grid operations. Strong problem-solving skills, ability to work well in a team environment, and effective time management and organizational skills are also essential.

## Skills

### Required
- AutoCAD Electrical
- Vault Professional
- Microsoft Office
- Autodesk Suite
- Substation protective relay testing
- Control scheme testing and commissioning

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