4P Consulting Inc.
Substation Physical Designer Consultant 4P/512
4P Consulting Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275
Location-Birmingham,AL
Client-SouthernCompanyServices
Contract-3Years
Job Summary The
Substation Physical Designer Consultant
is responsible for providing
substation grounding, lightning protection, and related technical studies
supporting Southern Company operating companies. This role focuses on the
design, analysis, review, and validation of grounding and lightning protection systems
for transmission and distribution substations.
The successful candidate will also present study results to
senior leadership, management, and internal/external stakeholders , and provide technical guidance, quality assurance, and standardization support across substation design teams.
Key Responsibilities
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
Required Qualifications Candidates must meet
one
of the following:
4-year Engineering Technology degree , OR
2-year technical degree
with
10+ years of related experience , OR
20+ years of significant related experience
in substation grounding and physical design
Preferred Qualifications
Strong experience with
substation grounding and lightning protection design
Knowledge of
transmission and distribution substation systems
Experience supporting
utility standards and design criteria
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and provide leadership in a consulting environment
Work Environment
Engineering and consulting-focused role
High collaboration with utility stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Emphasis on safety, quality, and technical excellence
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Job Summary The
Substation Physical Designer Consultant
is responsible for providing
substation grounding, lightning protection, and related technical studies
supporting Southern Company operating companies. This role focuses on the
design, analysis, review, and validation of grounding and lightning protection systems
for transmission and distribution substations.
The successful candidate will also present study results to
senior leadership, management, and internal/external stakeholders , and provide technical guidance, quality assurance, and standardization support across substation design teams.
Key Responsibilities
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
Required Qualifications Candidates must meet
one
of the following:
4-year Engineering Technology degree , OR
2-year technical degree
with
10+ years of related experience , OR
20+ years of significant related experience
in substation grounding and physical design
Preferred Qualifications
Strong experience with
substation grounding and lightning protection design
Knowledge of
transmission and distribution substation systems
Experience supporting
utility standards and design criteria
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and provide leadership in a consulting environment
Work Environment
Engineering and consulting-focused role
High collaboration with utility stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Emphasis on safety, quality, and technical excellence
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