Transmission Civil Estimating Engineer/Designer (Birmingham, AL)
Mississippi Power Co, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275
Transmission Civil Estimating Engineer/Designer
SCS Technical Shared Services, Substation Project Support
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 Southern Company’s substation civil-site development. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting 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 & Travel:
This position will be based out of The Energy Center in Birmingham, AL
Hybrid work schedule (both in-office and telecommute); currently four (4) days in-office and one (1) day telecommute (subject to adjustment)
The position will require field visits and will likely involve occasional overnight travel
Expected travel, approximately 25%
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
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 preferred
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, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
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
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: 17149
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Company Services
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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 Southern Company’s substation civil-site development. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting 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 & Travel:
This position will be based out of The Energy Center in Birmingham, AL
Hybrid work schedule (both in-office and telecommute); currently four (4) days in-office and one (1) day telecommute (subject to adjustment)
The position will require field visits and will likely involve occasional overnight travel
Expected travel, approximately 25%
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
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 preferred
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, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
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
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: 17149
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Company Services
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