Development Engineer / Analyst

Southern Company • Birmingham, AL

128d

About The Position

This position will support the Development Project Manager in various commercial activities related to project development, evaluation, execution, budget and schedule. Additionally, the position supports the project development siting strategy and the process to ascertain regional power market fundamentals and addressable market. The position will also assist in strategic corporate initiatives (e.g., new technology, asset divestment, etc.)

Requirements

• A four-year degree is required with a preference for an engineering, finance, economics or accounting (or equivalent) discipline; An MBA or other advanced degree is preferred.
• Experience in some or all of the following areas: developing/executing (EPC) utility scale generation projects, electric system operations, generation O&M, generation engineering or project analysis and evaluation is required
• Experience in asset acquisitions and contract negotiations is a plus, but aptitude and attitude are of primary importance.
• Experience in development, evaluation/ due diligence, and execution of solar, wind or gas-fired projects is desired.
• Experience and interaction in regional power markets is desired.
• Experience in, and/or interacting with the following disciplines: engineering & construction, business development, project development, operations & maintenance, finance, accounting, procurement, environmental compliance, permitting, and transmission, is desired.

Nice To Haves

• Thorough understanding of engineering and economics related to power generation including concepts such as megawatt, megawatt hour, solar resource assessment/energy prediction, wind resource assessment, capacity pricing, energy pricing, investment tax credits and production tax credits.
• Project management skills are required. These skills include the ability to work across multiple organizations, lead a team toward a common objective, resolve problems and demonstrate clear, effective communication skills.
• Ability to identify project risks and mitigations, development of business cases for capital investment decisions (including forecasting of cost, revenues, and returns), and financial statements is highly desired.
• Familiarity with EPC, Power Equipment, long-term service and maintenance contracts and contract negotiations.
• Self-starter that works with a sense of urgency; works well in a team environment; maintains a positive attitude despite constantly changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supports the development of greenfield self-developed projects or projects that may be acquired as part of single project acquisition or a portfolio of projects or sites
• Supports project development efforts including: due diligence, business case development, risk assessment, contract negotiation and supports any and all activities up until handoff to EPC
• Supports the project development siting strategy and the identification of prioritized areas for project development based on technology application and expected addressable market

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees