Civil Site Engineer - Transmission Civil Design
Southern Company Services, Technical Shared Services – Civil Engineering
WORK LOCATION
- This position will be based out of the Energy Center, Birmingham, AL.
- This position will require a mix of both field and office work.
- Successful candidates are expected to be in the office or at a field location four days per week and can work remotely the remaining day of the week.
- Travel expectations – approximately 25% per year, to include both office and field locations as dictated by business need.
- Some relocation assistance may be available if the successful candidate does not already live within a reasonable commute distance.
JOB SUMMARY
The Engineer in the Civil Engineering Group will be responsible for civil site work design, including preparation of grading, drainage, and erosion control plans. The individual shall have a good understanding of survey data required to perform a land development design. The engineer will be responsible for supporting the planning and budgeting processes by providing complete and accurate estimates of material, labor, and total costs associated with the civil portion of transmission substation and line projects. This position will also be responsible for tracking project expenditures. The position will require field visits and may involve occasional overnight travel.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required.
- BS in Civil Engineering strongly preferred.
- Professional Engineers (PE) license in the state of Alabama or able to obtain one
Experience:
- Solid experience in grading design, erosion control design, hydrology and storm water design is strongly preferred
- Prior foundation and structure design experience is a plus
- Prior experience in construction estimating and construction administration is a plus
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Detailed knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations governing civil grading design and construction as it relates to NPDES, and general construction principals
- General knowledge of the activities associated with surveying, land acquisition, and obtaining easements
- Detailed knowledge of cost estimating and quantity takeoffs
- Detailed knowledge of civil construction methods, equipment, techniques and associated costs
- Detailed knowledge of right-of-way clearing, environmental regulations, and crew support activities and associated costs
- Demonstrated ability to design a land development project including site grading, stormwater design, erosion control, permitting, etc. with little to no direct supervision
- Demonstrated ability to understand, evaluate, and estimate civil engineering (grading), initial clearing, environmental, and construction related problems in the field
- Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and apply design criteria and government regulations to design and construction drawings
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and Hydraflow hydrographs, Interconnected Channel and Pond Routing (ICPR) or similar software for stormwater modeling
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide quality design for transmission substation and line projects, including: grading, structures, substation foundations, transmission line foundations and oil containment to meet schedule and budget requirements
- Provide work direction and oversight for onsite design technicians
- Serve as the civil engineering representative on solution team and site selection committees and prepare preliminary designs as required to support the process
- Apply civil engineering expertise to accurately "scope" projects and to provide quality cost and duration estimates in a timely fashion
- Identify variances between estimated and actual quantities in order to continuously improve the scoping and estimating process
- Provide input on the development and refinement of civil engineering estimating units used in the estimating system (TEAMS) to ensure accurate estimates of equipment, material, labor durations, and total costs
- Serve as a damage assessment team member after major storms after receiving the company-provided training. This will require overnight travel within the Southern Company system
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
- Model Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
- Exhibit a positive, "can do" spirit, and champion Southern Company procedures and guidelines
- Pursues high standards for quality craftsmanship, proficiency, job knowledge and personal development and seeks continual improvement
- Demonstrate a customer-focused mindset and take personal responsibility to complete all assignments and to resolve all issues
- Demonstrate the ability to build relationships with peers and across organizational lines and to succeed in a team-oriented environment
- 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
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 a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
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.
Job Identification: 11580
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Company Services
