Transmission Civil Estimating Engineer/Designer (Birmingham, AL)

Southern Company•Birmingham, AL

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

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%

Requirements

BS Degree in Engineering (Civil preferred) or applicable degree and experience
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
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

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering (PE) license is a plus
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

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