Project Support Substation Control Estimating/Oversight – Engineer/Designer

Project Support Substation Control Estimating/Oversight – Engineer/Designer
Southern Company Services, Technical Shared Services (TSS) – Substation Engineering
This position will located in Forest Park, GA (Metro Atlanta)

PLEASE NOTE: This posting serves to fill a Substation Control Estimator position within our Project Support team. We are open to considering all levels of experience, provided you meet the basic qualifications outlined below.

Position:                                                                                   Location:                                                            

Substation Control Estimator Engineer/Designer                    Forest Park, GA                                   

WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE, & TRAVEL

• These positions will be based out of Forest Park, GA (Metro Atlanta). Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commuting distance.
• Hybrid work schedule (both in-office and telecommute); currently four (4) days in-office and one (1) day telecommute (subject to adjustment).
• This position will require some travel (day and overnight, up to 25%).

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing guidance, oversight, and quality assurance reviews for Southern Company-approved external engineering firms and internal estimators as they develop project scoping, cost estimating (material and labor, and conceptual design services in support of Southern Company’s Transmission and Distribution Substations. 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering (Engineer)
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology (Designer)
• Bachelor’s Degree (non-engineering) with min. 5 years relevant industry experience (Designer)
• Associate Degree with min. 5 years relevant industry experience (Designer)
• No Degree with min. of 8 years relevant industry experience (Designer)
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license is a plus.

Experience:

• Experience in Transmission and/or Distribution Substation Operations for an electric power utility company is required. 
• Experience in the field of Substation Control Engineering required.
• Experience in Substation Control Engineering project development and cost estimating required.
• Experience working with document management & estimating systems such as Transmission Estimating and Management System (TEAMS), STOMP, MAXIMO, SCST Vault is required.
• AutoCAD training, experience, or certification is preferred.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products is required.
• Provide guidance, oversight, and technical assistance/expertise on Substation Control Engineering design/standards/tools to external engineering firms.
• Provide Quality Assurance reviews on Substation Control Engineering cost estimates and conceptual design packages.
• Participate in regular Substation Control Engineering scheduling and resource assignment meetings.
• Provide evaluations / feedback on external engineering firm’s performance.
• Participate and lead in Substation Control Lead Estimator training in support of new processes, procedures and design standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• General knowledge of Substation Control, Design, Construction, Operation and Maintenance.
• Knowledge of operating company’s processes, procedures and tools used in the development of transmission substation projects.
• Knowledge of the SCS Transmission Engineering design standards, processes, procedures, and tools (AutoCAD, Vault, and TEAMS) used to scope, estimate, and design substation projects.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral & written) and the ability to communicate technical issues simply.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations governing the design and construction of substation projects.
• Detailed knowledge of Substation Control cost estimating.
• Understanding of substation construction methods, equipment, techniques, and associated costs.
• A good understanding of utility electric grid operations is preferred. 
• Knowledge of basic electrical power system theory is preferred.
• Must be a self-starter and exhibit strong problem-solving skills.
• Must work well in a team environment and can develop and build relationships at all levels.