Civil Site Designer – Design Civil Transmission (Birmingham, AL)

About the job

Civil Site Designer – Transmission Civil Design (Birmingham, AL) Southern Company Services Technical Shared Services - Transmission Civil Design

WORK LOCATION

• This position will be based out of the Energy Center, Birmingham, AL.

• This position will require a mix of both field and office work.

• Some office work can be performed remotely (telework/work from home) with the expectation that you can successfully telework and would be willing to travel to work and/or field location on a routine (to be determined) and as-needed basis.

Summary of Position

The civil site designer in the Civil Design Group will be responsible for producing civil grading design drawings for transmission projects in Alabama and Mississippi.   The successful candidate will also provide support in the following areas: technical support and design direction to technicians.  Interface with other departments to assure accurate project scoping, develop best practice designs, and provide field support for the Alabama Power and Mississippi Power transmission substation projects. This position will require some field visits and may involve occasional overnight travel (approximately 25%) and will require availability to be in the office a minimum of three days a week and the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service the remainder of the week. Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commute distance.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare layouts and conceptual design in support of lead design engineers.

• Design civil projects with limited supervision for electrical substations.

• Ability to work proficiently both as part of a team and independently.

• Assist with training classes for AutoCAD Civil 3D

• Manage the day-to-day assignments of subordinate designers and drafters, continuously monitoring their progress and reporting task status to the group supervisor or lead design engineer.

• Ability to review and evaluate the work of other group designers and drafters involved in the design of civil projects

• Ability to develop project or task scope definitions, provide schedule input, prepare material takeoffs and assist with cost estimates.

• Provide support for all construction activities related to the civil aspects of electrical substations.

• Coordinate work with other internal design groups, external clients, vendors, and contractors.

• Must possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and assignments to meet defined schedules and deliverables.

• Serve as a damage assessment team member after major storms, after receiving the company-provided training.  This will require overnight travel within the Southern Company system.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

The following education levels are preferred for this position:

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in civil site drafting and design

• High School graduate or equivalent required

• Technical training or certifications preferred

• Autodesk Certification preferred

Experience:

• Solid experience in grading design, erosion control design, hydrology and storm water design is required.

• Prior experience in construction estimating and construction administration is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Very experienced user of current version of AutoCAD Civil 3D

• Proficient in the design of Grading, Drainage, Erosion Control and Stormwater Management

• Experience training and developing others in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D

• General knowledge of Federal, State, and local permitting within Alabama.

• Experience in developing CAD standards

• Ability to process and implement survey data to create 2D/3D surfaces and contours.

• Proficient using Microsoft Office products such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Excellent organizational skills

• Good technical writing skills.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Model Our Values: Safety First, Act With Integrity, Intentional Inclusion, and Superior Performance.

• Conduct all activities with a focus on providing value to our customers.

• Take personal responsibility for their projects and customer issues.

• Follow through on all aspects of assignments to ensure a quality product and increased value is delivered to our customers.

• Exhibit and promote a positive, "can do" attitude.

• Commitment as a team member to building and maintaining an Inclusive work environment.

• Must place strong emphasis on Operational Excellence (mistake free designs).

• Must understand and practice Human Performance Concepts.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay

• Excellent benefits packages which includes:

• Medical and dental coverage

• Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan

• Performance-sharing plan

• 401(k) plan with a generous company match

• Bonus opportunities

• Tuition Reimbursement

Please submit an updated resume with your application

About Us

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Southern Company Services

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 22170
• Job Category: Engineering
• Posting Date: 2026-10-15
• Apply Before: 2026-10-30
• Job Schedule: Full time