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Substation Physical Estimator Engineer/Designer - Transmission Estimating

SCS Power Delivery Project Support - East

This position is located in Forest Park, GA (Metro-Atlanta)

WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE, & TRAVEL

• This position will be based out of Metro-Atlanta (Forest Park, GA) however candidates living outside of the area may be considered with the expectation that they could successfully telework and be physically present in-office and/or field location on a routine (see below) and as-needed basis.

• Hybrid work schedule (both in-office and telecommute); currently three (3) days in-office and two (2) days telecommute (subject to adjustment).

• Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commute distance.

• This position will require some travel (day and overnight, up to 25%) and the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing project scoping, estimating, and conceptual design services in support of the Operating Company’s substation projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Operating Company’s planning and budgeting processes by providing complete and accurate estimates of material, labor, and total costs associated with substation projects. This position will also be responsible for regular interaction with various departments associated with planning and estimating substation projects. The position will require field visits and may involve occasional overnight travel.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)

Education:

• BS Engineering, Engineering Technology degree with focus in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil disciplines is preferred.

• Two-year degree from a technical school/university with related work experience is a plus.

• Acquired work experience in estimating / design of transmission substations will be considered.

• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license is a plus.

Experience:

• Prior experience in transmission or distribution planning, design, construction, operations, or maintenance will be considered.

• Experience in substation Physical Design is strongly preferred.

• Prior experience in project development and cost estimating is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• General Knowledge of substation design, construction, operation, and maintenance.

• Working knowledge of operating company processes, procedures, and tools used in the development of transmission substation projects.

• Working knowledge of the SCS Transmission Engineering design standards, processes, procedures, and tools (AutoCAD, Vault, and TEAMS) used to scope, estimate, and design substation projects.

• Understanding of local, state, and federal regulations governing the design and construction of substation projects.

• Detailed knowledge of physical substation cost estimating.

• Understanding of substation construction methods, equipment, techniques, and associated costs.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products and transmission software applications used to estimate and design substation projects.

• Time management and organizational skills sufficient to manage multiple projects with various priorities and competing deadlines.

• Exhibits strong problem solving skills, oral and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain peer and customer relations across organizational lines.

• Proven ability to build consensus and achieve results through effective use of persuasive communication and formal presentation skills.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Model “Our Values”: Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment

• Passionate commitment to personal safety and well-being of others.

• Unwavering adherence to Southern Company code of ethics.

• Delivers top performance and achieves business goals with positive results.

• Proactively identifies and shares best practices and pursues consistency and standardization among the Operating Companies where possible.

• Demonstrate the ability to build relationships with peers and across organizational lines, to succeed in a team-oriented environment and upholds the decisions of the team.

• Demonstrates a commitment to Human Performance principles – a questioning attitude and a pursuit of continuous improvement.

• Demonstrates a commitment to innovation - identifies new opportunities to improve products & services and then works with leadership to develop and implement plans to achieve results.

• Pursues high standards for quality craftsmanship, proficiency, job knowledge, personal development and seeks continual improvement.

• Actively engaged in personal development and career planning.

• Maintains a customer-focused mindset by taking personal responsibility to completing assignments, resolving issues, and achieving excellence in customer satisfaction.

• Participates, and encourages others to participate, in efforts designed to contribute to the success of our internal and external communities as a citizen wherever we serve.

• Values and takes personal initiative to create and foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create a safe work environment through personal commitment to safety.

• Apply substation engineering expertise to accurately evaluate projects and provide conceptual design layouts for stakeholder site evaluations.

• Develop detailed project scopes and conceptual design packages to produce accurate cost estimates and project schedules as the basis for detailed design activities.

• Provide timely and accurate cost estimates to customers including Project Management, Transmission Planning, and Transmission Maintenance Support to facilitate budget development and management.

• Serve as the substation physical engineering representative on related project meetings (scoping, status updates, preliminary outage coordination, solution team, site selection committees etc.) and prepare conceptual designs as required to support the process.

• Provide input on the development and refinement of substation engineering estimating units used in the estimating system (TEAMS) to ensure accurate estimates of equipment, material, labor duration, and total costs.

• Provide input on the development and refinement of Physical estimating practices, guidelines, and training.

• Apply substation engineering expertise to support and/or perform QA/QC of peer or contract vendor deliverables.

• Participate in and support Southern Company Transmission activities and initiatives.

• Serve as a damage assessment team member during major weather-related events (company-provided training).

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay

• Excellent benefits packages which include:

• 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 a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit 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.

Job Identification: 6364

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services