Distribution Estimator/Engineer – Power Delivery Project Support (Atlanta, GA)

Southern Company•Atlanta, GA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing project scoping, estimating, design and construction support services in support of Georgia Power’s distribution projects that are associated with transmission capital projects. This position will be responsible for supporting Georgia Power’s planning and budgeting processes (Gated Process) by providing complete and accurate estimates of material, labor, and total costs associated with distribution projects. The position will require field visits and will involve travel in the GPC footprint, up to 50% of the time. Candidate must provide superior customer service and be able to prepare and schedule construction of jobs to meet committed service dates. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for processing all documentation in accordance with Compliance requirements.

Requirements

BS degree or higher in Engineering (Civil, Electrical or Mechanical preferred).
A two-year degree, or higher, from a technical school or university with 3+ years of experience with Distribution Engineering.
5+ years of experience in Distribution Engineering with no degree.
Prior experience in distribution design, construction, or maintenance is required.
General Knowledge of distribution planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance.
General knowledge of the activities associated with surveying, land acquisition, obtaining easements and permits.
Knowledge of electrical system operations, distribution systems, underground and overhead construction practices.
Detailed knowledge of the Distribution Engineering design standards, processes, procedures, and tools used to scope, estimate, and design distribution line projects.
Detailed knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations governing the design and construction of distribution line projects.
Detailed knowledge of distribution construction methods, equipment, techniques, and cost estimating.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products, JETS, Designer/GIS, Socket, DistView, NJUNS and other distribution software applications currently in use to estimate and design distribution projects.
Ability to prioritize and organize work to manage multiple projects and meet strict and sometimes 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.
Model Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
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 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 ambitions standards for quality craftsmanship, proficiency, job knowledge, personal development and seeks continual improvement.
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.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer's License (PE) preferred.
Prior experience in project development and cost estimating is preferred.
Previous experience in designing and presenting large and complex projects in a power utility company to management is preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of the phase-gated project management process is preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing project scoping and estimating services in support of Georgia Power’s distribution projects.
Creating a safe work environment through personal commitment to safety.
Applying distribution engineering expertise to accurately scope projects and to provide quality cost and duration estimates in a timely fashion.
Developing detailed project scopes and conceptual design packages used to produce accurate cost estimates and project schedules and as the basis for detailed design activities.
Developing detailed distribution design and construction packages, including coordination of easements, DOT permits, and Transmission encroachments.
Providing supporting project engineering services, such as field work, pre-engineering meetings, approval routing, pre-construction meetings, and job closeout.
Providing timely and accurate cost estimates to customers including Project Management, Area Planning, Distribution Planning, Transmission Planning, and Transmission Maintenance Support to facilitate budget development and management.
Providing input on the development and refinement of engineering estimating units used in the estimating system (JETS) to ensure accurate estimates of equipment, material, labor duration, and total costs.
Participating in and support Southern Company Transmission activities and initiatives.