Distribution Estimator/Engineer – Power Delivery Project Support Southern Company Location: Geo[...]

Electricenergyonline; Forest Park (GA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Project Manager based in Forest Park, GA. The role involves project scoping, estimating, and providing construction support for distribution projects. Candidates must have strong problem-solving and communication skills, along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related fields. The position requires up to 50% travel within the region and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in distribution design, construction, or maintenance required.
• Knowledge of electrical system operations and distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide project scoping, estimating, design, and construction support services.
• Prepare and schedule construction jobs to meet service dates.

Skills

Project Management

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

BS Engineering or Engineering Technology

Professional Engineer's License

Tools

Microsoft Office

JETS

Designer/GIS

Socket

DistView

NJUNS

Job description

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

WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE, & TRAVEL

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

• 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.

• 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 50%) and the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing project scoping, estimating, design and construction support services in support of Georgia Power's distribution projects that are associated with transmission capital projects. This position will be responsible for supporting Georgia Power's planning and budgeting processes (Gated Process) by 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, up to 50% of the time. 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.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS(Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree required.

• BS Engineering or Engineering Technology is preferred.

• Professional Engineer's License (PE) in lieu of the above bachelor's degree

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 and understanding of the phase-gated project management process 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.

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