Electrical Designer, Power Generation Systems Alabama & Georgia (multiple positions) Mobile, AL

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About the position

These positions are responsible for executing detailed design activities on electrical power systems at power generating facilities across the Southern Company fleet. This includes but is not limited to quality assurance, governance, cost control, schedule adherence, project development and scope, guidance documents, adherence to standards, best practice reviews, and project closeout. These positions will produce engineering drawings, specifications, and material requirements to facilitate construction, operation, and maintenance of electrical power systems. Activities will be executed with an emphasis on safety, quality, scheduling, and costs. The role will be responsible for providing technical direction and Quality Assurance reviews for detailed design activities. These positions require some travel (approximately 25%) and the ability to work successfully in an office environment, a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service, and an industrial/plant environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop electrical design documents for power generation facilities.
  • Assist in the evaluation and purchase of electrical equipment.
  • Review vendor design documents to ensure conformance to design requirements.
  • Coordinate work with other disciplines, clients, suppliers, and contractors.
  • Provide on-site support during construction, startup, and checkout.
  • Develop scope definition documents and provide schedule inputs.
  • Prepare material take-offs for cost estimates and material procurement.

Requirements

  • High School Graduate or equivalent is required.
  • Electrical system design experience is required, preferably within heavy industrial facilities or new construction projects.
  • Experience completing technical assignments with limited instructions from supervision.
  • Scope development, schedule input, material takeoffs, and fabrication drawing review.
  • Experience developing electrical power system design including single line, elementary, and wiring diagrams.
  • Proficiency in AutoDesk Suite and Microsoft Office products.
  • Knowledge of electrical power system theory.

Nice-to-haves

  • Additional technical training is preferred (technical school).
  • Associate degree is preferred but not required.
  • 3D modeling experience or ability to learn 3D software preferred.

Benefits

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