Civil/Environmental Engineer - Site Development & Design

Civil/Environmental Engineer - Site Development & Design
SCS, Technical Shared Services, Environmental Solutions Department
This position will be located at The Energy Center in Birmingham, AL

WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE, & TRAVEL

• This position will be based out of Birmingham, AL.
• Hybrid work schedule (both in-office and telecommute); currently four (4) days in-office and one (1) day telecommute.
• Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commute distance.
• This position will require some travel (day and overnight, up to 25%) and the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service.

JOB SUMMARY

The position requires the ability to provide leadership, organizational skills, initiative, and ownership for preparing drawings and design documents including site grading plans, stormwater design, erosion control plans, technical specifications, stormwater calculations, and construction quantity estimates for various types of site development projects in support of the operating companies within the Southern Company footprint.

• Ability to collaborate well with a broader team to achieve project results.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and Autodesk SSA and/or Hydraflow design software.
• Ability to travel to construction sites before, during and after the construction phase to provide construction support from an engineering perspective related to site development.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program is required.
  • Civil or Environmental Engineering degree preferred.
• PE License or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification on track for professional registration is desired.

Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in site development and design is preferred but less experience will be considered.
• Experience and solid understanding in using AutoCAD Civil 3D or other similar software is required.
• Experience producing Civil Site Development construction drawing packages is required.
• Experience and solid understanding in stormwater design using AutoCAD SSA (Storm and Sanitary Analysis), Hydraflow Hydrographs, Hydraflow Express, HY-8, or other similar stormwater management software is required.
• Experience and solid understanding of erosion control planning and design is required.
• Knowledge of the requirements for either Georgia Environmental Protection Division, Alabama Department of Environmental Management, or Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality for preparing erosion control plans would be a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse team environment.
• Must be organized, show initiative, have strong verbal and written skills, be able to work well with others to reach a common goal, open to feedback, and be willing to proactively coordinate with other design disciplines and act as a discipline lead to resolve engineering related issues.
• Self-motivated team player.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Safety focused.
• Provide excellent customer support (dependability and quality).
• Team oriented.
• Initiative.
• Leadership.
• Ownership.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective communication.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent benefits packages which includes:
  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
  • Performance-sharing plan
  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement

***Please submit an updated resume with your application***

About Us

About Southern Company

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 bonus/awards 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.

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