Structural Engineer & Designer - Transmission Civil Design (2 positions - Atlanta, GA)

Southern Company - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Atlanta, GA

5,001-10,000 employees

Utilities

About the position

The Structural Engineer & Designer positions within Southern Company's Transmission Civil Design group are responsible for structural design work that supports the Transmission and Distribution Substation Design Group. The roles involve producing engineering drawings, specifications, and material requirements for structural steel and concrete foundations, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, scheduling, and cost management. These positions require collaboration with various departments and may involve site visits and some travel.

Responsibilities

• Make safety the number one priority using a 'Safety First' mentality.
• Prepare high-quality calculation and design packages for substation and transmission facilities using CAD-based tools.
• Design and analyze new or modified existing substation structures.
• Perform reinforced concrete foundation design and structural steel analysis/design as needed.
• Support planning and budgeting processes by providing accurate estimates of material, labor, and costs.
• Coordinate and communicate with other departments associated with Civil Design.
• Interact with manufacturers, vendors, and committee members to resolve standards and material issues.
• Provide support to Construction Services, Substation Construction, Transmission Line Construction, Field Services, Project Management, and Substation Maintenance.
• Perform site visits for projects, including pre-construction meetings, during construction, and post-construction.
• Participate in design review meetings.
• Provide work direction and oversight for designers and drafters.
• Support design criteria and standardization efforts.
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously and use effective time management and organizational skills to achieve project goals.
• Assist as part of a storm restoration team after major storm events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required (BS in Civil Engineering strongly preferred).
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification required for Structural Engineer.
• AutoCAD training, experience, or certification is required for Structural Designer.
• 10+ years of structural steel detailing experience for Structural Designer.
• Experience in industrial and/or commercial structural engineering is strongly preferred for Structural Engineer.
• Experience with seismic, wind, and vibration analysis desired for Structural Engineer.
• Prior foundation design experience is a plus for Structural Engineer.
• Experience in creating substation drawings is a plus for Structural Designer.
• Experience as a contractor or consultant to Georgia Power, Alabama Power, or Southern Company is a plus for Structural Designer.

Nice-to-haves

• Design experience in transmission structures is a plus for both roles.
• Experience with analyzing steel connections is preferred for both roles.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical and dental coverage
• Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
• Performance-sharing plan
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Bonus opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement