Substation Control Design – Engineer/Designer
Southern Company • Birmingham, AL • Posted June 13, 2026
About the Role
**TRAVEL & WORK LOCATION**
+ This position requires approximately 25% of travel to the surrounding areas Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia.
+ The role is based out of The Energy Center (HWY 280), Birmingham, AL.
+ Relocation assistance may be provided for candidates not currently living within a reasonable commute distance.
**JOB SUMMARY**
The Substation Control Design Engineer/Designer is responsible for designing protective relay and control schemes utilizing AutoCad and advanced microprocessor-based relay systems for both greenfield and brownfield projects. The role includes specifying and procuring materials for substation design packages, which include stock, shop-fabricated, and non-stock items. Additionally, the position involves preparing and transmitting drawing packages and supporting specifications through the Transmission Engineering job transmittal program.
**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**
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+ This position requires approximately 25% of travel to the surrounding areas Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia.
+ The role is based out of The Energy Center (HWY 280), Birmingham, AL.
+ Relocation assistance may be provided for candidates not currently living within a reasonable commute distance.
**JOB SUMMARY**
The Substation Control Design Engineer/Designer is responsible for designing protective relay and control schemes utilizing AutoCad and advanced microprocessor-based relay systems for both greenfield and brownfield projects. The role includes specifying and procuring materials for substation design packages, which include stock, shop-fabricated, and non-stock items. Additionally, the position involves preparing and transmitting drawing packages and supporting specifications through the Transmission Engineering job transmittal program.
**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Prioritize...