Project Support Engineer/Analyst - Protection & Control
Description
Project Support Engineer/Analyst - Protection & Control
Technical & Project Solutions, Project Services Department
The position will be located at The Energy Center in Birmingham, AL
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for providing project scoping, estimating, and conceptual design services in support of the Operating Company's Protection and Control projects. The ideal candidate 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 projects. The position will predominately be focused on Alabama Power Company projects however, on occasion will be required to assist with the other Southern Company Entities. The position will require field visits and may involve occasional overnight travel.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
BS Engineering, Engineering Technology or Two-year degree from a technical school/university is strongly preferred.
BS Engineering or Engineering Technology degree in Electrical is preferred.
Substantial work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
Professional Engineering (P.E.) license is a plus.
Experience:
Minimum three (3) years of experience in transmission and distribution substation protection and control design or field testing and commissioning is required.
Prior experience in developing protective relay settings is a plus.
Prior experience in substation physical design, construction, operations or maintenance is a plus.
Prior experience in transmission project development and cost estimating is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Working knowledge of the T&PS Engineering design standards, processes, procedures and tools used to scope, estimate, and design substation projects.
Ability to interpret engineering design packages including but not limited to one-line, AC/DC schematics, panel layout & wiring, logic and communication diagrams.
Detailed knowledge of protective relaying, control schemes and concepts.
General knowledge of transmission planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance.
General knowledge of the activities associated with surveying, land acquisition, and obtaining easements.
Working knowledge of Operating Company processes, procedures and tools used in the development of substation projects.
Detailed knowledge of substation 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 relationships across organizational lines.
Proven ability to build consensus and achieve results through the effective use of persuasive communication and formal presentation skills.
Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record will be required.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for providing project scoping and estimating services in support of the Operating Company's substation projects. Specific requirements are as follows:
Create a safe work environment through personal commitment to safety.
Apply substation engineering expertise to accurately "scope" projects and to provide quality cost and duration estimates in a timely fashion.
Attend substation sites, field scoping meetings, and project meetings to identify scoping additions and/or assist with development of final scope lock.
Develop recommended scoping addition document, design planning document and conceptual design packages used to produce cost estimates, project schedules and as the basis for detailed design activities.
Provide contractor oversight as needed for outsourced worked in assigned regions within APC
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 engineering representative on solution team and site selection committees and prepare conceptual designs as required to support the process.
Provide input on the development and refinement of substation engineering estimating units used in the estimating system (TEAMS) to ensure accurate estimates of equipment, material, labor durations, and total costs.
Provide input on the continued development of Design Planning Document and P&C Scoping Checklist.
Provide work direction and oversight for supplemental staff as needed.
Participate in and support Technical and Project Solutions activities and initiatives.
Serve as a damage assessment team member after major storms after receiving the company-provided training.
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
Model -Our Values-: Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment
Passionate, demonstrable 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 amongst 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 then works with leadership to develop and implement plans to achieve results.
Pursues ambitious 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 to resolve all issues and achieves excellence in customer satisfaction.
Participates, and encourages other 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.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
The position will require field visits and may involve occasional overnight travel.
Travel will be minimal - approximately 25%.
RELOCATION
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 America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com .
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.
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Job Field: Engineering
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham
Operating Company: Southern Company Services
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time
Work Location(s):
APC Corporate Headquarters - 600 North 18th Street (600BIRMINGHAM)
600 North 18th Street
Birmingham, 35203
Req ID: SCS2010975
