Southern Company

Transmission Estimating – Substation Control Estimator/Engineer (2 positions)

LocationAtlanta, GA
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Transmission Estimating – Substation Control Estimator/Engineer

SCS Transmission Engineering Services, Power Delivery & Project Support

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


WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE, & TRAVEL

Position will be based out of Forest Park, GA (Metro Atlanta) .
Hybrid work schedule (both in-office and telecommute); currently four (4) days in-office and one (1) day 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 (approximately 25%) and the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service.


JOB SUMMARY

These positions are responsible for providing project scoping, estimating, and conceptual design engineering services in support of the Operating Company’s substation control projects. These positions 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 control projects. The positions will require field visits and may involve occasional overnight travel.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Create a safe work environment through personal commitment to safety.
Apply substation control engineering expertise to accurately scope projects and to provide quality cost and duration estimates in a timely fashion.
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 control 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 control engineering estimatingunits 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 control estimating practices, guidelines, and training.
Apply substation control 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 after major storms after receiving the company-provided training.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)


Education:

BS in Engineering/Engineering Technology or related 4-year technical degree is required.
BS Engineering or Engineering Technology degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering is preferred.
Significant related work experience will be considered in lieu of BS degree.
Professional Engineering (P.E.) license is a plus.


Experience:

Prior experience in transmission or distribution planning, design, construction, operations, or maintenance is preferred.
Experience in substation control design is strongly preferred.
Prior experience in project development and cost estimating is preferred.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

General Knowledge of substation control, 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 Electrical, Vault and TEAMS) used to scope, estimate, and design substation control projects.
Detailed knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations governing the design and construction of substation control projects.
Detailed knowledge of substation control cost estimating.
Detailed knowledge of substation construction methods, equipment, techniques, and associated costs.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products and transmission software applications currently in use 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, 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, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
Passionate commitment to personal safety and well-being as well as for others.
Unwavering adherence to the Southern Company code of ethics.
Delivers top performance and achieves business 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 uphold decisions and collaboration efforts 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 ambitions standards for quality craftsmanship, proficiency, job knowledge, personal development and seeks continual improvement.
Actively engaged in personal career planning and in the Performance Management process.
Maintains a customer-focused mindset, takes personal responsibility to complete all assignments and resolve all issues, and achieves excellence in customer satisfaction.
Participates, and encourages others to participate, in efforts designed to contribute to the success of our internal and external communities.
Values, and takes personal initiative to create and foster, a diverse and inclusive workplace.


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 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.


Job Identification: 12332


Job Category: Engineering


Job Schedule: Full time


Company: Southern Company Services

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