Capacity Procurement Engineer/Analyst

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

These are exciting and transformative times in Southern Company’s history and the power industry. As customer demand grows and the generation fleet evolves, the need for reliable, affordable, and forward‑looking capacity resources has never been more critical. The Capacity Procurement team sits at the center of this transformation. Our mission is simple but essential: ensure Southern Company has the reliable and affordable generation capacity it needs today and decades into the future. The Capacity Procurement team plays a pivotal role, working cross-functionally across the Company to develop and administer Request for Proposals (RFPs) to procure Energy Storage Systems and thermal generation to meet the growing load needs and fleet transition for Southern Company’s retail operating companies (Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, and Mississippi Power Company), which includes the evaluation, due diligence, and selection of these future generation proposals. This position will be filled as an Engineer / Engineering Analyst based on the successful candidate’s education. The role will primarily support Georgia Power Company’s capacity RFP activities through all phases of the RFP process, including the initial RFP design through commercial operation or delivery commencement. This position will also support the structuring and development of the associated commercial contracts which include Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and Asset Purchase Agreements (APAs) for existing operating assets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, finance or other technical/business area of study
• Proven or demonstrated leadership, effective communication, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and prioritize work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Strong ability to multitask, efficiently respond to dynamic deadlines, and manage competing interests.
• Ability to build relationships and resolve conflicts within large and diverse cross-functional teams.
• Ability to interface with regulators, industry peers, suppliers and internal stakeholders with deep understanding of the utility and energy space.
• Ability to communicate complex issues in a clear and concise manner to a broad group of stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Additional consideration given for master’s degree and/or relevant industry certifications (EIT, PE, CEM, PMP, etc.)
• Prior experience in generation, renewables, analytics, project management, system planning and/or operations
• Demonstrated experience in project management, contract development, asset management and/or regulatory programs
• Experience negotiating, developing, and / or managing procurement contracts (PPAs, APAs, BTAs, EPCs, LTSA)

Responsibilities

• Support the lifecycle development and administration of capacity RFPs.
• Interface with internal partner organizations (Resource Planning, Generation Planning & Development, Technical Shared Services, Accounting, Finance, and Treasury, Transmission Planning, etc.) to design, implement, and administer capacity RFPs. This includes supporting the development of RFP documents and pro forma contract development, assisting with bid evaluation efforts to ensure accurate and timely evaluation, and the selection of winning proposals.
• Work directly with the Public Service Commission Staff and 3rd Party Independent Evaluator (IE) during the design, implementation and administering of the RFP.
• Identify and implement process improvements and program enhancements utilizing internal and external feedback
• Lead efforts to track major milestones for capacity RFPs and associated projects.
• Provide regulatory support such as witness preparation, testimony, and data request response development, as needed for the certification process of selected proposals.
• Foster and maintain strong working relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external parties.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees