Electrical Engineer/Specialist - Volume Procurement

Southern Company • Birmingham, AL

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer / Specialist provides technical and execution support to the Volume Procurement group, enabling the efficient sourcing and delivery of electrical equipment and engineering services for multiple new generation projects. This role operates in a programmatic environment, supporting multiple projects simultaneously by coordinating across engineering design teams, suppliers, procurement, quality, and project controls. The successful candidate ensures technical integrity, procurement efficiency, and alignment with project schedule, cost, and quality objectives from bid through delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline preferred
• 5+ years relevant experience with technical training and hands-on experience in electrical systems, equipment, or procurement-related functions will be considered in lieu of a degree
• 3+ years of experience in electrical engineering, procurement engineering, or project execution preferred
• Knowledge of electrical equipment used in power generation, industrial, or infrastructure projects such as Motor Control Centers, Switchgear, Transformers, Breakers, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings – Single Lines and P&IDs, shop drawings, and technical specifications
• Experience supporting power generation or utility-scale projects
• Knowledge of project scheduling and cost tracking concepts
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Demonstrate Southern Company Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Superior Performance, and Act with Integrity
• Customer focused
• Works effectively in collaborative team setting

Nice To Haves

• Other degrees may be considered with relevant experience.
• Previous experience in procurement processes, supplier management, and contract administration highly desired
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, including the ability to lead supplier calls, present updates, and coordinate across diverse stakeholders preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and issue purchase orders for electrical equipment and associated engineering services
• Partner with design teams to assemble comprehensive bid packages, including technical specifications, scope of work, and evaluation criteria
• Support supplier evaluation, bid reviews, and technical recommendations for awards
• Administer supplier contracts, including scope clarification, issue resolution, and change management
• Track manufacturing progress and validate milestones to support progress payments based on supplier performance
• Conduct weekly or biweekly progress meetings with vendors to review manufacturing status, identify risks, and drive issue resolution
• Gather detailed manufacturing schedules and key production milestones and communicate them to project scheduling teams for integration into project plans
• Develop and deliver monthly long lead time projections and status updates to stakeholders
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure adherence to technical, schedule, and quality requirements
• Review vendor drawings and technical submittals for compliance with project specifications
• Ensure Design Engineering subject matter experts (SMEs) participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs)
• Coordinate and communicate witness points and hold points to the Quality team for inspection planning
• Support issue resolution related to design, manufacturing, and supplier performance
• Track and manage delivery of electrical components to job sites, ensuring alignment with construction schedules
• Collaborate with project leads and project controls teams on schedule, cash flow, and quality performance
• Provide regular updates and clear communication on procurement status, risks, and mitigation strategies across multiple projects
• Support a portfolio of projects simultaneously, applying standardized processes and best practices across all procurement activities
• Drive consistency, efficiency, and continuous improvement within the Volume Procurement function
• Serve as a key interface between engineering, procurement, supply chain, quality, and project execution teams

Benefits

• competitive base salary
• annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• additional compensation, such as an incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level