Distribution Field Estimator - Atlanta Metro

Description

Power Delivery - Distribution Field Estimator

Locations: Metro – Atlanta Distribution – Atlanta, Tucker, Minola Operating Headquarters

Reports to:

NAME

TITLE

LOCATION

Stephen Yarbrough

Engineering Team Leader

Atlanta Distribution Area - Atlanta

Terez Harris

Engineering Supervisor

Atlanta Distribution Area - Tucker

Reports out of Location:

LOCATIONS

ADDRESS

Atlanta Operating

890 Ponce Pl NE, Atlanta, GA

Tucker Operating

1697 Montreal Circle, Tucker, GA

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for field work, drawing, estimating, and processing all paperwork associated with providing overhead and underground service to customers. Working with developers, builders, inspectors, and contractors is an integral part of the job process. A great deal of interaction with external customers is expected.

Successful candidates must communicate well and use those skills to help enhance customer value. Candidates must exhibit a positive questioning attitude and build trust with the team as we continue to enhance our culture of diversity and inclusion.

Job responsibilities include the general support of the engineering and line departments, which will include thorough knowledge of the distribution system. Candidate will be responsible for estimating monthly blankets, field investigations of orders, creation of residential loading sheets, team support of residential load analysis, designing and estimating single family home residential projects and other engineering duties as needed. Candidate will be required to participate in the "on call" rotation and be available after hours for Storm response.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Test Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Some college or technical certification is a plus

• TECH test is required (either you must have passed the test previously OR otherwise, if you meet the requirements for the position, you will be invited to take the TECH test.)

Experience Requirements

• 3 years of experience in a Power Utility or commercial/industrial/residential electrician experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• General engineering and construction knowledge preferred

• Knowledge of electrical operations, distribution systems, underground, and overhead construction practices preferred

• Experience designing and estimating distribution facilities preferred

• Experience with drafting, engineering and line design software, GIS products, load estimating tools (specifically in residential loading) preferred,.

• Experience with JETS, ARMS, Socket, AutoCAD, GIS products, CSS, CIT, iCLEAR and LEADS tools preferred.

• Good computer skills: Outlook, Word, Excel preferred

• Ability to work with customers and others as a team member

• Ability to prioritize and organize work

• Effective, proactive oral and written communication skills

• Must be an effective negotiator who can protect our interests while serving the customer's needs

• Duties includes being available for emergency assistance outside of normal work hours, weekends, holidays, and extended out of town storm duty

• Candidate should be available for response within a reasonable amount of time

• Candidate must be willing to work "on-call" rotation

Behavioral Attributes

• Must make safety his or her top priority (Safety Excellence)

• Must demonstrate "Our Values": Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment

• Demonstrate a Questioning Attitude and continuously seek for learning opportunities and improvement

• Positive attitude and strong customer focus

• Demonstrate a genuine interest to be inclusive and understand and respect different perspectives

• Must possess the ability to work alone as well as function as part of the team

• Must be able to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with customers, engineers, customer service, and line crew personnel

• Highly motivated and self-directed and work well under general supervision

• Candidate must have a valid driver's license.

To Apply: All candidates must submit an updated resume (preferably as an attached Word document) and complete a series of questions in order to be considered for this position.

Disclaimer:

This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities

Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is consistently recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

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: Power Line Operations & Maintenance

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta

Operating Company: Georgia Power Company

Other Locations: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Tucker

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time

Union Covered: No

Work Location(s):

Data Mgt Center - 890 Ponce De Leon Place (890ATLANTA)

890 Ponce De Leon Place

Atlanta, 30306

Tucker Opr Hdqs - 1697 Montreal Circle (1697TUCKER)

1697 Montreal Circle

Tucker, 30084

Req ID: GPC2009741