Engineer III / Engineer Sr. - Fairburn, GA

Job Summary 

This position is responsible for providing oversight for project scoping, estimating, design and construction support services in support of Georgia Power’s distribution projects that are associated with the GRID Investment Program. This position will be responsible for 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. 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.

Georgia Power’s Distribution Grid Investment Plan is a 15-year plan focused on improving overall system reliability, reducing O&M expenses, and increasing customer satisfaction.  This position will provide engineering oversight for hundreds of projects being completed over this timeframe (over $1B in investments), to accomplish our goal.  Additionally, this role will serve as a leader during storm restoration efforts.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS(Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

• BS Engineering or Engineering Technology is preferred.

• Relevant industry certifications are a plus (i.e. PE License, PMP certification, etc.).

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, 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, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment.
• Unwavering adherence to the Southern Company code of ethics.
• Delivers top performance and achieve 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 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/RR 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 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.
• Provide support for storm restoration efforts on and off system.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Travel:

• Up to 25-50% travel should be expected within the state of Georgia.

• Travel frequency and location will be dictated by the specific project(s) supported