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Substation Physical Team Leader – Project Support

Atlanta, GA

Substation Physical Team Leader – Project Support

SCS Power Delivery Project Support - East

This position will be located in Forest Park, GA (Metro-Atlanta)

WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE, & TRAVEL

  • This position will be based out of Metro-Atlanta (Forest Park, GA) .

  • Hybrid work schedule (both in-office and telecommute); currently three (3) days in-office and two (2) days 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 (day and overnight, up to 25%) and the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service.

JOB SUMMARY

The Substation Physical Team Leader is responsible for leading a team consisting of direct reports, supplemental staff, and contract resources to provide project scoping, conceptual design and estimating services in support of the Georgia Power (GPC) transmission capital program. The team is responsible for providing Substation Physical conceptual designs as part of the GPC Gated Project Management process and for supporting GPC’s planning and budgeting process by providing complete and accurate cost estimates associated with transmission capital projects. The Team Leader position is responsible for providing performance management for all direct reports. The position will require field visits and may involve occasional overnight travel.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Create a safe work environment through personal commitment to safety.

  • Manage the selection, development, and performance of direct reports.

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all scoping and estimating requests. Responsible for establishing clear expectations (scope of work, accuracy level, priorities, timeframe) and providing on-going communication to ensure customer satisfaction.

  • Lead team members to apply substation physical engineering expertise to provide input on project development and scoping, to create conceptual design packages, and to provide accurate cost estimates to meet customer expectations.

  • Provide work direction and oversight for supplemental staff and contract resources as needed.

  • Participate in, support, and lead as appropriate, Southern Company Transmission activities and initiatives.

  • Develop and support a strong and effective team environment within Southern Company Technical and Project Solutions and with the Operating Companies.

  • Ensure appropriate transmission substation engineering representation on solution team and site selection committees.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

  • BS Engineering or Engineering Technology degree is preferred.

  • BS Engineering or Engineering Technology degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering is preferred.

  • Professional Engineering (P.E.) license is preferred.

Experience:

  • Prior experience in transmission planning, design, construction, operations, or maintenance is required.

  • Prior experience in substation physical design is preferred.

  • Prior experience in substation physical project development and cost estimating is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • Proven ability to successfully implement and lead safe work behaviors in the workplace.

  • Proven ability to lead people, teams, projects, and initiatives in a technical organization.

  • Proven skills in the areas of performance management and employee development with a demonstrated ability to create and sustain high-performance teams.

  • Proven 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.

  • 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 transmission and distribution line projects.

  • Working knowledge of the design standards, processes, procedures, and tools used to scope, estimate, and design transmission and distribution line projects.

  • Working knowledge of the Operating Company and SCST processes, procedures and tools used to create, manage, and close general work orders including all applicable FERC and company accounting policies.

  • Detailed knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations governing the design and construction of transmission and distribution line projects.

  • Detailed knowledge of transmission and distribution line cost estimating.

  • Detailed knowledge of transmission and distribution line construction methods, equipment, techniques, and associated costs.

  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products and transmission and distribution software applications currently in use to estimate and design transmission and distribution line 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.

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Model Our Values : Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.

  • Demonstrate a passionate commitment to employee safety and well-being.

  • Unwavering adherence to the Southern Company Code of Ethics.

  • Exemplifies, expects, and drives top performance and accountability for achieving business results.

  • Proactively identifies and shares best practices and pursues consistency and standardization amongst the Operating Companies where possible.

  • Champions teamwork 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 develops and implements plans to achieve results.

  • Actively engaged in the employee career planning and development process.

  • Maintains a customer-focused mindset and achieves excellence in customer satisfaction.

  • Encourages and supports employee participation in efforts designed to contribute to the success of our communities.

  • Values, and takes personal initiative to create and foster, a diverse, equitable, 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

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 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: 8295

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services

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