Transmission Civil Estimating Engineer​/Designer; Birmingham, AL

Transmission Civil Estimating Engineer/Designer

SCS Technical Shared Services, Substation Project Support

This position will be based out of The Energy Center in Birmingham, AL

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.

• 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%

• 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

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

• 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, One Note, True View / 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

• 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

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