Senior Structural Designer – Substation & Transmission

Senior Structural Designer – Substation & Transmission

Position will be hybrid (Monday - Thursday in office, Friday remote)

This position is responsible for structural design work to support Southern Company’s Transmission and Distribution Substation Design Group as well as providing support to the Transmission Line Design Group.

The Structural Designer 3 will produce engineering drawings, specifications, and material requirements for structural steel and concrete foundations, etc. with an emphasis on safety, quality, scheduling, and costs.

These positions will require some travel (approximately 25%) and will require availability to be in the office a minimum of four days a week and the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service the remainder.

Job Qualifications

• Required PPE: Hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, steel toed boots, and safety gloves.

Structural Designer

• AutoCAD training, experience, or certification is required.
• A two-year degree from a technical school or university is preferred.

Experience

Structural Designer

• 10 plus years of structural steel detailing experience, including commercial, industrial, stairs, handrails, etc.
• Experience in creating substation drawings a plus.
• Experience as a contractor or consultant to Georgia Power, Alabama Power, or Southern Company a plus.
• Experience as a structural steel detailer and checker.
• Experience using AutoCAD at a high level.
• Experience talking to steel fabrication shops and answering shop problems.
• Experience using 3D modeling software such as SDS Design Data or Tekla or similar software.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Structural Designer

• Working knowledge of AISC, ASCE, ACI codes.
• Working knowledge of AWS welding standards.
• Working knowledge of OSHA codes as it relates to steel design.
• Experience with analyzing steel connections.
• Experience in reinforced concrete design.
• Design experience in transmission structures is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects.
• Manage workload of drafters.

General

• Computer skills to be proficient with standard office software applications.
• Must be a self-starter and exhibit strong problem-solving skills.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral & written) and the ability to communicate technical issues simply.
• Must work well in a team environment and have the ability to develop and build relationships at all levels.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to build working relationships with peers, internal customers, and the general public.
• Must possess effective time management and organizational skills sufficient to manage multiple projects with various priorities and competing deadlines.
• Must demonstrate a customer focus with a willingness to meet the needs of our customers and solicit feedback.
• Ability to be an effective mentor to others and teach job-related skills.

Work Schedule

• Hybrid schedule: Monday – Thursday in office, Friday remote.
• Occasional travel for field meetings/site visits.