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Job 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 Alabama Power Corporate HQ office in Birmingham, AL. 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
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education Requirements:
Experience Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Behavioral Attributes:
About Us
Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.
For more information, visit and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/AlabamaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/AlabamaPower), LinkedIn (Linkedin.com/company/alabama-power), and Instagram (Instagram.com/alabamapower).
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonawards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
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.
About the Team
Alabama Power
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 Alabama Power Corporate HQ office in Birmingham, AL. 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 (PLS-CADD, TSMART, ArcMap, and other GIS tools).
- 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.
- Become proficient in providing feedback to project management and other stakeholders on the feasibility of transmission line projects.
- 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 (required)
- 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
About Us
Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.
For more information, visit and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/AlabamaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/AlabamaPower), LinkedIn (Linkedin.com/company/alabama-power), and Instagram (Instagram.com/alabamapower).
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonawards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
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.
About the Team
Alabama Power