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4P Consulting Inc.

Substation Physical Designer Consultant 4P/512

4P Consulting Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275

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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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