Substation Physical Designer Consultant 4P/512

Requirements

• Design and develop substation grounding systems, direct stroke shielding, overhead ground wire sizing, and lightning protection studies
• Create comprehensive, optimized substation grounding designs and technical reports
• Perform ground grid integrity testing and investigate lightning-related events
• Conduct Quality Assurance (QA) reviews, provide technical training, and offer developmental feedback to designers and engineers
• Support and manage Substation General Physical standard drawings and details
• Develop and enhance standards, processes, and best practices for substation grounding and physical design
• Support Southern Company’s design criteria and standardization initiatives
• Provide technical guidance on grounding materials and design approaches to less-experienced staff
• Coordinate and collaborate with other substation design disciplines
• Provide technical support to: Substation Construction, Field Services, Project Management, Substation Maintenance, Transmission Planning, Protection & Control Applications
• Interface with manufacturers, vendors, and internal committees to resolve equipment and material issues
• Present technical findings and study results to leadership, management, and customers
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously using strong time management and organizational skills
• Promote and lead with a “Safety First” mindset, making safety the top priority at all times