Engineering opportunities are available at our power generating plants, distribution and transmission units, corporate offices and our gas distribution subsidiaries. Engineers are involved in planning, researching, designing, developing, constructing, installing and operating equipment and systems for the delivery of clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy.
Transmission Civil Estimating Engineer/Designer
Description
Transmission Civil Estimating Engineer/Designer
Technical & Project Solutions, Substation Engineering
This position will be based out of The Energy Center in Birmingham, AL
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for providing scoping, estimating, and conceptual design services in support of Alabama Power Company’s (APC) substation civil-site development. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting APC’s transmission capital projects through complete and accurate cost estimates, substation site selection feedback, and providing project scope recommendations. The position will predominately support Alabama Power Company projects, but will sometimes assist with the other Southern Company Entities.
Work Location:
This position will be based out of The Energy Center in Birmingham, AL
Flexibility available for work schedule and remote teleworking, provided the selected candidate could successfully telework and would be willing to travel to work and/or field location on a routine (to be determined) and as-needed basis
Travel:
The position will require field visits and may involve occasional overnight travel
Expected travel, approximately 25%
Relocation:
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Create a safe and ethical work environment through total personal commitment to safety excellence
Apply civil engineering expertise to accurately "scope" projects and to provide quality cost and duration estimates in a timely fashion
Develop detailed conceptual design packages used to produce accurate cost estimates and project schedules and as the basis for detailed design activities
Provide work direction and oversight for supplemental staff as needed
Participate in, support, and lead as appropriate, Southern Company Transmission activities and initiatives
Serve as a damage assessment team member after major storms after receiving the company-provided training
Attend site visits throughout Alabama and Mississippi, to review proposed substation locations, potential interconnections, and existing substations requiring potential footprint modifications
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
BS Degree in Engineering (Civil preferred) or applicable degree and experience
Professional Engineering (PE) license is a plus
Experience:
Experience with Civil Site Development required
Experience in Transmission Civil Design preferred
Experience working with Operating Company personnel is a plus
Demonstrated leadership on projects involving multiple work groups and departments
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Ability to successfully implement and lead safe work behaviors in the workplace
Proven ability to establish and maintain peer and customer relationships across organizational lines
Proven ability to build consensus and achieve results through the effective use of persuasive communication and formal presentation skills
Written and verbal communication skills sufficient to satisfactorily complete performance management and to lead effectively in a team environment
Time management skills sufficient to help manage projects of the team with various priorities and competing deadlines
Demonstrated risk-assessment skills for use in guiding decisions on design alternatives.
Proven problem-solving skills
Working knowledge of TEAMS, Vault, TSmart, Transview, OneNote, TrueView / Autocad, and FEMA Flood Map Information
Behavioral Attributes:
Model Our Values: Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment
Exhibit a positive, "can do" spirit, and champion Southern Company’s work and safety procedures and guidelines
Work well with diverse groups, tailoring communication methods appropriately for the target audience
Demonstrate a customer-focused mindset and take personal responsibility to complete all assignments and to resolve all issues
Demonstrate teamwork, inclusion and encourage collaboration
Communicate through clear and concise reports, well-organized formal presentations, and open and effective one-on-one and group discussions
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* **
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com .
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.
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Job Field: Engineering
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham
Operating Company: Southern Company Services
Other Locations: Alabama, United States
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time
Work Location(s):
The Energy Center - 3535 Colonnade Parkway (3535Birmingham)
3535 Colonnade Parkway
Birmingham, 35243
Req ID: SCS2010530