Transmission Line Projection Engineer

Description

TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECTION ENGINEER

This job posting is for a Transmission Line Projection Engineer position in the Alabama Power Company Transmission Line Services Organization. This position may be filled at a grade level commensurate with the successful candidate's experience. The position will be in the Birmingham, AL office location. The successful candidate will be responsible for understanding the engineering processes and software applications employed in the routing of high-voltage transmission lines (HVTL). The successful candidate, under direct supervision, will follow prescribed procedures to route transmission lines, prepare transmission line survey requests, and prepare transmission line right of way acquisition requests. The successful candidates must have the ability and willingness to provide court testimony for transmission line route eminent domain cases.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Become knowledgeable of the processes in use at Alabama Power Company related to the planning, routing, survey, design, construction, and maintenance of High Voltage Transmission Lines.
• Become knowledgeable of the criteria used to design and construct High Voltage Transmission Lines.
• Become proficient in the use of all software applications used in the routing of High Voltage Transmission Lines.
• Become knowledgeable of the various internal departments, and their activities, that are involved in the planning, routing, survey, design, construction, and maintenance of High Voltage Transmission Lines.
• Develop the skills necessary to defend Alabama Power Company’s position on transmission line routing decisions (including court testimony).
• Provide engineering support to encroachment team.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree, or higher, in engineering from an ABET accredited college/university (civil, mechanical, or electrical preferred)

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Transmission Line Design, Construction and/or Maintenance work, preferred
• Professional Engineering license (preferred), or the ability to obtain a Professional Engineering License within 2 years
• Understanding of Transmission right-of-way and associated rights, preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Technical aptitude to solve civil, electrical and mechanical engineering problems related to HVTL design and construction
• Computer skills to be proficient with standard office software applications and to adapt quickly to HVTL application software and GIS software
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to build working relationships with peers, internal customers, and the general public
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Written and verbal communication skills sufficient to communicate effectively in a team environment, as well as with peers, internal customers, external customers, and the public.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Demonstrate behavioral attributes of Our Values: Safety First, Total Commitment, Superior Performance, and Unquestionable Trust
• Total commitment to Safety First and Core Safety Beliefs

Alabama Power provides the valuable combination of competitive prices, reliable electricity supply and unparalleled service to 1.4 million homes, businesses and industries in the southern two-thirds of Alabama.

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.

Job Field: Engineering

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham

Operating Company: Alabama Power Company

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: APC2008043