Transmission Estimating – Substation Control Estimator/Engineer
SCS Transmission Engineering Services, Power Delivery & Project Support
This position will be located in Forest Park, GA (Metro-Atlanta)

WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE, & TRAVEL

• Position will be based out of Forest Park, GA (Metro Atlanta).
• Hybrid work schedule (both in-office and telecommute); currently four (4) days in-office and one (1) day telecommute (subject to adjustment).
• Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commute distance.
• This position will require some travel (approximately 25%) and the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service.

JOB SUMMARY

These positions are responsible for providing project scoping, estimating, and conceptual design engineering services in support of the Operating Company’s substation control projects. These positions will be responsible for supporting the Operating Company’s planning and budgeting processes by providing complete and accurate estimates of material, labor, and total costs associated with substation control projects. The positions will require field visits and may involve occasional overnight travel.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create a safe work environment through personal commitment to safety.
• Apply substation control 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 to produce accurate cost estimates and project schedules as the basis for detailed design activities. 
• Provide timely and accurate cost estimates to customers including Project Management, Transmission Planning, and Transmission Maintenance Support to facilitate budget development and management.
• Serve as the substation control engineering representative on related project meetings (scoping, status updates, preliminary outage coordination, solution team, site selection committees etc.) and prepare conceptual designs as required to support the process.
• Provide input on the development and refinement of substation control engineering estimating units used in the estimating system (TEAMS) to ensure accurate estimates of equipment, material, labor duration, and total costs.
• Provide input on the development and refinement of control estimating practices, guidelines, and training.
• Apply substation control engineering 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 after major storms after receiving the company-provided training.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)

Education:

• BS in Engineering/Engineering Technology or related 4-year technical degree is required.
• BS Engineering or Engineering Technology degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering is preferred.
• Significant related work experience will be considered in lieu of BS degree.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license is a plus.

Experience:

• Prior experience in transmission or distribution planning, design, construction, operations, or maintenance is preferred.
• Experience in substation control design is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in project development and cost estimating is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• General Knowledge of substation control, design, construction, operation and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of operating company processes, procedures and tools used in the development of transmission substation projects.
• Working knowledge of the SCS Transmission Engineering design standards, processes, procedures, and tools (AutoCAD Electrical, Vault and TEAMS) used to scope, estimate, and design substation control projects. 
• Detailed knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations governing the design and construction of substation control projects.
• Detailed knowledge of substation control cost estimating.
• Detailed knowledge of substation construction methods, equipment, techniques, and associated costs.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products and transmission software applications currently in use to estimate and design substation projects.
• Time management and organizational skills sufficient to manage multiple projects with various priorities and 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
• Passionate commitment to personal safety and well-being as well as for others.
• 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 uphold decisions and collaboration efforts 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.
• Actively engaged in personal career planning and in the Performance Management process.
• 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.

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***