Transmission Line Analyst

About the role

This position provides project scoping, estimating, and conceptual design services for the Operating Company’s Transmission Line projects. You will work with a small team of experienced Transmission professionals to handle estimates and pre-design steps/documentation, supporting Line Design and Civil Design (primarily Substations). The primary focus is developing timely and accurate estimates for Transmission Line projects, using in-house software and on-the-fly labor calculations via a specific spreadsheet.

Successful candidates must have significant estimating experience and/or Transmission Line work experience, with a strong willingness to learn whichever area they are less proficient in. Experience with Southern Company and its systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimates for Transmission Line projects using in-house software and labor calculation spreadsheets.
• Collaborate with the Head Estimator and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely project scoping and pre-design documentation.
• Support Transmission Line and Civil Design teams, particularly in Substation-related projects.
• Manage multiple projects with varying priorities and deadlines, demonstrating strong time management and organizational skills.
• Establish and maintain peer and customer relationships across organizational lines.

Requirements

• General knowledge of Transmission Planning, civil site construction development, and operations maintenance.
• Detailed knowledge of civil site cost estimating.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with Transmission Line Design (preferred but not required).
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.

Skills

• Cost estimating
• Project controls
• Transmission & distribution
• Transmission line design
• Transmission engineering
• Project management
• PLS-CADD
• AutoCAD
• Estimating software
• Utility industry experience
• Forecasting
• Primavera

Benefits

If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
• Life Insurance (voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00 per hour.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position based in Birmingham, AL. The role is a contract position with an anticipated close date of August 14, 2026.