Key responsibilities include:

• Developing specifications, drawings, calculations, and technical bulletins
• Conducting vehicle and equipment design, including hydraulic, electrical, and structural aspects
• Performing failure analysis, including component investigation and root cause analysis
• Ensuring safety oversight of vehicles and equipment
• Investigating accidents and incidents

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, preferably in mechanical engineering, and experience in fleet automotive engineering. You will also need excellent communication and leadership skills, as well as the ability to work in a matrix environment.

In terms of qualifications, we require a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, with a preference for Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology. A Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering is a plus, as is Professional Engineer (PE) certification.

We offer a competitive salary range for this exempt-level position, which will be commensurate with experience.

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This position offers broad exposure across all three Operating Companies, key business units, and industry-leading vendors while supporting enterprise-wide standardization and emerging technology initiatives.

In this role, the engineer will help develop and maintain SOCO standards, update standard drawings and design guidance, participate in cross-functional working groups, and serve as a trusted technical resource for engineering and design teams across the system.

The position also provides meaningful opportunities to grow as a Subject Matter Expert or Lead Product Engineer, build strong relationships across the company and utility industry, and help shape the future of protection and control engineering at Southern Company.

Job Responsibilities

• Promote and model a strong Safety First culture in all work activities.
• Support the development, maintenance, and implementation of Southern Company Substation Control Standards.
• Develop and maintain protective relay applications, control schemes, standard drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Participate in standards committees and working groups to improve processes, evaluate new technologies, and drive standardization.
• Manage and prioritize standards maintenance requests and enhancements through JIRA.
• Provide technical guidance on protection and control standards, procedures, and design practices.
• Support communication, interpretation, and implementation of new or revised SOCO standards across the system.
• Collaborate with OPCOs, engineering, construction, field services, project management, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Serve as a technical resource, SME, or Lead Product Engineer for assigned standards, products, or initiatives.
• Build strong relationships across Southern Company and with external partners to support standards alignment and continuous improvement.
• Manage multiple priorities and projects while maintaining quality, responsiveness, and accountability.
• Support storm restoration and emergency response efforts as needed.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or relevant technical discipline with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience.
• 5 or more years’ relevant experience preferred.
• P.E. License is a plus.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is required.
• Experience in Transmission and/or Distribution Substation Operations within an electric utility environment is preferred.
• Strong understanding of substation protection and control scheme operation preferred.
• Ability to create Substation Control Design drawings from a single-line diagram is preferred.
• Experience using the Autodesk Suite, including AutoCAD Electrical, is preferred.
• Experience with substation protective relay testing, control scheme testing, and commissioning is a plus.
• Experience in the field of Substation Engineering, Field Services, Switchboard Wiring, Power Delivery, Substation Maintenance, PCA, SIA or Substation Construction is a plus.
• Experience working with document management and estimating systems such as SCST Vault, TEAMS, STOMP, MAXIMO, SharePoint Site development, and AI Tools are a plus.

Behavioral Attributes

• Model Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance is required.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing balanced consideration of all three Operating Companies (APC, GPC, MPC) perspectives when developing SOCO Standards solutions is required.
• Embrace Principal Centered Leadership Training is required.
• Conduct all activities with a focus on providing value for our customers’ needs.
• Take personal responsibility for projects and customer issues.
• Follow through on all aspects of assignments to ensure a quality product and increased value is delivered to our customers.
• Exhibit and promote a positive, "can do" attitude.
• Commitment as a team member to building and maintaining an Inclusive work environment.
• Strong emphasis on Operational Excellence.
• Understand and practice Human Performance Concepts.

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The Substation Physical Design group is responsible for engineering, design, and coordination of substation projects including development of detailed design packages, material specifications, and vendor qualification and approval.

Job Responsibilities

• Prioritise safety above all else, leading by example with a 'Safety First' mentality.
• Lead the Physical Design group to ensure high productivity, excellent design quality, and proper resource utilisation to meet project schedules.
• Serve as the primary interface for opco clients, internal design teams, and other business partners.
• Select and develop top talent for the Physical Design team.
• Assign resources to projects, ensure suitable design durations, and meet schedule commitments.
• Participate in, support, or lead initiatives for Substation Engineering and Power Delivery.
• Support the development of design standards and criteria for use on the Southern Company System.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to employees for daily activities in Physical Design.
• Develop and support a strong and effective team environment within Substation Engineering and with operating company partners.

Job Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering preferred - or other degree with applicable experience.
• Professional Engineer license preferred.
• Experience with design, maintenance, or operation of substations in the power utility environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to successfully implement and lead safe behaviours in the workplace.
• Demonstrated leadership skills including ability to inspire and motivate others, foster teamwork, create an inclusive environment, and effectively lead change.
• Proven experience providing solutions and value to customers.
• Knowledge and experience of substation design and maintenance; specific expertise in physical design and layout; substation equipment; and substation design methods, standards, and criteria.
• Proven effective interpersonal, communication, teamwork, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of managing accountability and performance of self and team members.
• Ability to coach and develop technical personnel.
• Extensive problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain peer and customer relationships across organisations.
• Ability to make authoritative decisions and take necessary action in routine and emergency situations.
• Ability to use TEAMS, STOMP, AutoCAD, SCST Vault, and other necessary computer design tools.

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There is a $5000 sign-on bonus for this role.

As a Field Service Power Generation Technician, you will complete preventative maintenance and basic repairs on generators or components at customer sites with minimal direction. You will engage with customers professionally, apply specialized tools and documented procedures to diagnose and complete repairs, and maintain accurate documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and develop productive customer relations, ensuring prompt and efficient attention to customer needs.
• Apply specialized tools and follow documented procedures to diagnose and complete complex repairs at customer sites.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities according to documented schedules and standards on power generation products in the field.
• Escalate unresolved issues to product specialists or supervisors.
• Coach and develop technicians and apprentices, transferring knowledge and experience.
• Complete required documentation, such as service worksheets, timesheets, and warranty claims.
• Maintain service vehicles and tools for cleanliness and proper operation.
• Ensure adherence to Health, Safety & Environmental policies, procedures, and legislation.

Requirements:

• Current valid driver's license required.
• 5-year motor vehicle report with no major violations.
• Pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical.
• 3 years of driving experience.
• Subject to DOT driving regulations, including Hours of Service and Electronic Log Booking Device use.
• Applicant must be 21 years of age or older.

Skills:

• Diagnostics Application
• Electronic Service Tool Application
• Engine Systems Interactions
• Power Generation Systems Knowledge
• Product Repair and Maintenance
• Service Documentation
• Technical Escalation

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