Transmission Engineer/Analyst – Line Project Closeouts

Southern Company•Birmingham, AL

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Transmission Engineer/Analyst is responsible for facilitating Project Closeout processes in support of the Operating Company's transmission capital project program. The successful candidate will be responsible for regular interaction with various departments among multiple organizations including, but not limited to Engineering, Supply Chain, Property Accounting, Project Management, Construction, and Compliance.

Requirements

General knowledge of line design, construction, operation and maintenance.
General knowledge of operating company processes, procedures, and tools used in the development of transmission line projects.
Working knowledge of the Operating Company processes, procedures and tools for managing the transmission capital budget.
Detailed knowledge of all applicable FERC and company accounting policies.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products with the ability to manage and analyze large sets of transaction data.
Demonstrated proficiency in transmission software applications currently used to create, revise, research and close transmission line capital projects.
Time management and organizational skills sufficient to manage multiple projects with various priorities and competing deadlines.
Exhibits strong problem solving, analytical, oral/written communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build and maintain peer and customer professional working relationships across organizational lines.
Model “Our Values”: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
Passionate commitment to personal safety and well-being of others.
Unwavering adherence to Southern Company code of ethics.
Proactively identifies and shares best practices and pursues consistency and standardization among the Operating Companies where possible.
Take ownership of assigned projects and responsibility for related work items.
Follow through on all aspects of assignments to ensure a high-quality product and timely completion.
Works independently and conscientiously with minimal supervision.
Shows teamwork, communicates effectively, and helps foster a team environment.
Actively engaged in personal development and career planning.
Maintains a customer-focused mindset by taking personal responsibility to completing assignments, resolving issues, and achieving excellence in customer satisfaction.
Participates, and encourages others to participate, in efforts designed to contribute to the success of our internal and external communities as a citizen wherever we serve.
Values and takes personal initiative to create and foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Two-year degree from a technical school/university with related work experience is strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Engineering or Engineering Technology is a plus.
Prior experience managing transmission or distribution capital projects is preferred.
Prior experience in transmission line design and/or construction is strongly preferred.
Experience in distribution or transmission property accounting will be considered.
Experience with TEAMS, Maximo, Vault and/or PowerPlan is preferred.
Working knowledge of the SCS Transmission Engineering design standards and materials used in the construction of transmission line projects.
Understanding of line construction scope, equipment, and associated costs.

Responsibilities

Create a safe work environment through personal commitment to safety.
Manage the capital project closeout process on behalf of the Transmission Engineering organization in adherence to the transmission capital Project Closeout management procedure which includes: Closing capital projects. Researching and resolving variances between actuals and estimates. Tracking capital project closeout status. Providing business reports and maintaining proper documentation.
Develop and leverage customer-focused relationships with all stakeholders involved in the design and construction of transmission line projects.
Serve as the Transmission Engineering Subject Matter Expert on FERC and Property Record Accounting.
Apply project closeout 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 during major weather-related events (company-provided training).