Southern Company

Distribution Estimator/Engineer – Power Delivery Project Support

LocationAtlanta, GA
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


SCS Technical Shared Services, Project Support

This position will be located in Forest Park, GA (Metro-Atlanta)


WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE, & TRAVEL

This position will be based out of Metro-Atlanta (Forest Park, GA) .
Successful candidates are expected to be in the office or at a field location four days per week and can work remotely the remaining day of the week.
Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commute distance.
This position will require some travel (day and overnight, up to 50%) and the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service.


Job Summary

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.


Education


JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)

Bachelor’s Degree required.
BS Engineering or Engineering Technology is preferred.
Professional Engineer's License (PE) in lieu of the above bachelor's degree


Experience

Prior experience in distribution design, construction, or maintenance is required.
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.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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.


Behavioral Attributes

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.


Major Job Responsibilities

This position is responsible for providing project scoping and estimating services in support of Georgia Power’s distribution projects. Specific requirements are as follows:

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 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 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.
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.
Participate in and support Southern Company Transmission activities and initiatives.


Travel


ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Up to 25-50% travel should be expected within the Southern Company footprint
Travel frequency and location will be dictated by the specific project(s) supported


Telecommuting

This position may have some flexibility for remote teleworking, with the expectation that the successful candidate would be willing to travel to Forest Park and/or project site(s) on a routine and as-needed basis.


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_

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. 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: 12153


Job Category: Engineering


Job Schedule: Full time


Company: Southern Company Services

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