Transmission Analyst 1

Pacer Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Pacer Group seeks a Transmission Analyst 1 to support closeout of transmission capital projects. You will review costs, reconcile variances, and maintain documentation while coordinating with engineering and procurement teams.

The role emphasizes analytical skills, data-driven reporting, and strong communication to ensure accurate closeout of substations and lines.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree from a technical school or university with related work experience.
• Knowledge of transmission substations and/or transmission lines.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and large dataset analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication; cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage the capital project closeout process per procedures.
• Research discrepancies between actual vs estimated costs.
• Review and reconcile charges against completed scope of work.
• Close projects after in-service and construction completion.
• Track and report capital project closeout status.
• Prepare business reports and maintain project documentation.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and other teams to close projects.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders in substation and line design.
• Analyze large transaction data to support cost reconciliation.
• Ensure closeout activities comply with procedures and documentation.

Skills

Transmission substation knowledge

Transmission line knowledge

Cost reconciliation

Variance analysis

Transaction data analysis

Project documentation

Status tracking

Education

Two-year degree

Tools

TEAMS

Maximo

Vault

PowerPlan

Job description

Nature of Job: Transmission Project Closeout / Capital Project Management

Pay Rate: $30.00 - $33/hr. On W2

Job Type: Contract

Domain: Transmission Engineering / Utilities / Power & Energy

Deadline: 11/14/2026

Position Overview

We are seeking a Transmission Analyst 1 to support the closeout of transmission capital projects for the Transmission Engineering organization. This role involves reviewing and reconciling project costs against completed work, researching variances between actual and estimated expenses, tracking project closeout status, and maintaining accurate documentation. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of transmission substations and/or transmission lines, along with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Skills Required

Primary Skills:

• Transmission substation and/or transmission line knowledge
• Project cost reconciliation and variance analysis
• Transaction data analysis and reporting
• Project documentation and status tracking

Secondary Skills:

• Transmission project design and construction
• Understanding of transmission equipment, materials, and construction costs
• TEAMS (Transmission Estimating and Management System)
• Maximo, Vault, and/or PowerPlan
• Stakeholder coordination and cross-functional collaboration
• Time management and organizational skills

Major Job Responsibilities

• Manage the capital project closeout process for the Transmission Engineering organization in accordance with established transmission capital project closeout procedures.
• Research and resolve discrepancies between actual project costs and estimated expenses.
• Review and reconcile project charges against the completed scope of work.
• Close capital projects after they have been placed in service and construction has been completed.
• Track and report capital project closeout status.
• Prepare business reports and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Property Accounting, Project Management, Construction, and Compliance teams to facilitate project closeout.
• Develop and maintain customer-focused relationships with stakeholders involved in transmission substation and transmission line design and construction.
• Analyze large sets of transaction data to support cost reconciliation and project reporting.
• Ensure project closeout activities comply with established procedures and documentation requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Two-year degree from a technical school or university, along with related work experience.
• Knowledge of transmission substations and/or transmission lines.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to manage and analyze large datasets.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Engineering, or Engineering Technology.
• Previous experience managing transmission capital projects.
• Experience with transmission substation and/or transmission line design or construction.
• Familiarity with substation and transmission line construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of materials used in transmission substation and transmission line projects.
• Understanding of construction scope, electrical equipment, and associated project costs.
• Experience with TEAMS (Transmission Estimating and Management System), Maximo, Vault, and/or PowerPlan.
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Sick Leave, where applicable

AI Usage Policy

Artificial intelligence tools may be used to support recruitment screening and administrative tasks. Final candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are made by human recruiters and hiring managers.

EEOC Compliance

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, skills, experience, and business requirements.