Sr. Line Design Engineer - Forest Park, GA 30297

The Line Design Engineer SR will support estimate preparation, develop design options, prepare construction specifications, and provide guidance, oversight, and quality assurance reviews for approved contractors producing design solutions, cost estimates, and construction packages for outsourced line design work. This position also supports special project managers responsible for high-priority, non-routine, or technically complex transmission projects and plays an important role in improving processes and ensuring project execution aligns with all corporate, environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities

• Apply engineering processes, design criteria, and software applications to design and construct high-voltage transmission lines
• Support estimate preparation and material forecasting for transmission line projects
• Develop design options and prepare construction specifications and construction packages
• Provide guidance, oversight, and quality assurance reviews for approved contractors on outsourced line design jobs
• Review PLS-CADD line models and job construction packages for quality and accuracy
• Support design standard and criteria development for the transmission system
• Understand and support the processes used for HVTL planning, design, operation, construction, and maintenance
• Work closely with internal departments involved in transmission line design, construction, and maintenance
• Support construction and maintenance teams during day-to-day operations and emergency restoration of failed equipment
• Promote a safe work environment by ensuring safety is the top priority in all activities
• Support special project managers on high-priority, accelerated, and technically complex transmission projects
• Contribute engineering expertise, project management support, and process improvements for unique transmission projects
• Ensure work is executed in compliance with corporate policies and all environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements

We are seeking an experienced Line Design Engineer SR to support the design and construction of high-voltage transmission lines (HVTL). This role requires 10+ years of related experience and an accredited bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a Professional Engineer (PE) license. The ideal candidate will apply advanced engineering knowledge, design criteria, and software applications to support transmission line projects, including technically complex and high-visibility assignments involving 500kV, 230kV, and 115kV systems., * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a relevant technical discipline

• 10+ years of related experience in transmission line design or related engineering work
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Experience working in or in support of transmission line design is required
• Thorough knowledge of transmission line design practices and engineering work processes
• Strong proficiency in PLS-CADD and other transmission line design software applications
• Knowledge of NESC and Southern Company design standards
• Advanced engineering knowledge and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to make independent decisions using sound judgment and established procedures
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and ability to build effective relationships with plant staff, design engineering teams, contractors, and vendors

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing and scheduling large, complex engineering projects
• Experience supporting special projects that are high-priority, non-routine, or technically complex
• Familiarity with high-voltage transmission projects involving 500kV, 230kV, and 115kV systems
• Ability to support both technical execution and project management activities in a transmission environment