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Substation Engineer - Civil

Gulfport, MS
Full-Time

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

 This position is responsible for coordination of the civil underground and structural tasks pertaining to substation construction projects, which includes civil site preparation, environmental compliance, civil construction methods, oversight of contract crews, communicating status of projects and providing technical expertise at job sites. This position also interfaces with the SCS Civil Design group to ensure material and design packages are ordered and received for each project initiation.  Primary work location is set at the Operations Center in Gulfport, MS. There will be flexibility in the day-to-day work location, based on project locations and department needs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

- Four-year engineering degree from an ABET accredited institution required.

- Civil engineering concentration or technical progression in civil site prep, environmental compliance pertaining to storm water is strongly preferred. 

- Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) experience, heavy haul/lifting experience is preferred.  

- Experience with civil site preparation related to soils, concrete foundation installation, and surveying and layout is preferred. 

 - Experience working with substation equipment, substation construction techniques and safe working practices is preferred. 

- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required. Ability to learn budget and substation specific software required.

 - Ability to work independently and as part of a Substation Construction team. 

- Strong organizational skills and be able to balance multiple projects with different priorities.

 - Ability to effectively communicate with groups inside and outside the company. 

- Must exhibit leadership skills necessary to oversee construction projects to the desired goals. 

- Willing to perform work outside of normal working hours during emergencies or as otherwise needed is required. 

- Willing to work outside in all climate conditions is required.

- Must demonstrate Our Values and PCL attributes. 

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Coordinate the civil components and tasks of MPC Substation Construction projects, ensuring civil contractor crews meet milestones, job status is communicated, and customer value is kept in the forefront.
  • Coordinate the civil engineering activities with the SCS Design engineering organization. 
  • Act as a Substation department contact for material issues related to civil construction projects, coordinating material delivery and resolving any discrepancies. 
  • Oversee civil below ground, structural, fence, and surveying contract personnel when performing work on MPC Construction projects.
  • Provide support for department in emergency/after-hours events by coordinating the transport and connection of emergency mobile and portable substations and transformers.
  • Knowledge to assist MPC and SCS design engineering team and coordinate with the real estate group in procurement of proposed project site selection and evaluations.   
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JOB SUMMARY

 This position is responsible for coordination of the civil underground and structural tasks pertaining to substation construction projects, which includes civil site preparation, environmental compliance, civil construction methods, oversight of contract crews, communicating status of projects and providing technical expertise at job sites. This position also interfaces with the SCS Civil Design group to ensure material and design packages are ordered and received for each project initiation.  Primary work location is set at the Operations Center in Gulfport, MS. There will be flexibility in the day-to-day work location, based on project locations and department needs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

- Four-year engineering degree from an ABET accredited institution required.

- Civil engineering concentration or technical progression in civil site prep, environmental compliance pertaining to storm water is strongly preferred. 

- Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) experience, heavy haul/lifting experience is preferred.  

- Experience with civil site preparation related to soils, concrete foundation installation, and surveying and layout is preferred. 

 - Experience working with substation equipment, substation construction techniques and safe working practices is preferred. 

- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required. Ability to learn budget and substation specific software required.

 - Ability to work independently and as part of a Substation Construction team. 

- Strong organizational skills and be able to balance multiple projects with different priorities.

 - Ability to effectively communicate with groups inside and outside the company. 

- Must exhibit leadership skills necessary to oversee construction projects to the desired goals. 

- Willing to perform work outside of normal working hours during emergencies or as otherwise needed is required. 

- Willing to work outside in all climate conditions is required.

- Must demonstrate Our Values and PCL attributes. 

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Coordinate the civil components and tasks of MPC Substation Construction projects, ensuring civil contractor crews meet milestones, job status is communicated, and customer value is kept in the forefront.
  • Coordinate the civil engineering activities with the SCS Design engineering organization. 
  • Act as a Substation department contact for material issues related to civil construction projects, coordinating material delivery and resolving any discrepancies. 
  • Oversee civil below ground, structural, fence, and surveying contract personnel when performing work on MPC Construction projects.
  • Provide support for department in emergency/after-hours events by coordinating the transport and connection of emergency mobile and portable substations and transformers.
  • Knowledge to assist MPC and SCS design engineering team and coordinate with the real estate group in procurement of proposed project site selection and evaluations.   
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About Southern Company

Southern Company is one of the largest energy providers in the United States. Based in Atlanta, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states, natural gas distribution utilities 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.

The men and women who work at Southern Company understand that we don’t simply provide a product or service. Clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy is essential to our way of life. More than 100 years ago, our company played a major role in the growth and prosperity of the South – and we continue to play a role today through our support of economic development and our philanthropic efforts. We believe the communities we serve should be better off because we’re there.

Our principal business is to make, move and sell energy. Those are the “whats” of our business. But it’s the “hows” that make us different. The actions of our employees are what truly define us and have earned us a high level of trust among our customers, shareholders and regulators.

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