Engineer III / Engineer Sr. - Fairburn, GA

Southern Company • Fairburn, GA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing oversight for project scoping, estimating, design and construction support services in support of Georgia Power’s distribution projects that are associated with the GRID Investment Program. This position will be responsible for 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. 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.

Georgia Power’s Distribution Grid Investment Plan is a 15-year plan focused on improving overall system reliability, reducing O&M expenses, and increasing customer satisfaction. This position will provide engineering oversight for hundreds of projects being completed over this timeframe (over $1B in investments), to accomplish our goal. Additionally, this role will serve as a leader during storm restoration efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• BS Engineering or Engineering Technology is preferred.
• Prior experience in distribution design, construction, or maintenance is required.
• General Knowledge of distribution planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance.
• 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.
• Unwavering adherence to the Southern Company code of ethics.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant industry certifications are a plus (i.e. PE License, PMP certification, etc.).
• 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.
• General knowledge of the activities associated with surveying, land acquisition, obtaining easements and permits.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe work environment through personal commitment to safety.
• Apply distribution 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 used to produce accurate cost estimates and project schedules and as the basis for detailed design activities.
• Develop detailed distribution design and construction packages, including coordination of easements, DOT/RR permits, and Transmission encroachments.
• Provide supporting project engineering services, such as field work, pre-engineering meetings, approval routing, pre-construction meetings, and job closeout.
• Provide 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.
• Provide support for storm restoration efforts on and off system.

Benefits

• competitive base salary
• annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level