Engineer / Analyst – Renewable Asset Management

Southern Company•Birmingham, AL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position oversees the financial, operational, and strategic performance of renewable energy assets (primarily Solar and Wind) for Southern Power Company. Primary responsibilities include: Financial Management, Asset Optimization & Lifecycle Management, Operational Oversight, Contract Management & Compliance, Performance Analysis & Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, and Industry Engagement. This position is in Birmingham, AL. Overnight travel is required to renewable facilities located in various parts of the United States including, but not limited to, Georgia, West Virginia, Texas, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Maine, Washington, California, New Mexico, and Kansas.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred
Minimum of 3 years of power plant operations, project engineering, financial modeling, or asset management, preferably in renewables
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Contract management experience
Management of multiple medium to large-scale projects, ensuring successful execution from planning through completion
Experience managing capital and O&M budgets
Ability to interpret operational data – PI or OIS experience a plus
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (P&ID drawings, single lines, etc.)
Ability to develop and communicate Key Performance Indicators to internal and external stakeholders
Experience with regulatory filings and compliance in the energy sector
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities required
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills are required
Must demonstrate an intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous improvement
Must demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment
Must demonstrate the ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external customers
Must demonstrate strong written and presentation skills, as well as a commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
Effectively interpret data to drive informed decision-making and communicate project outcomes with internal and external stakeholders
Resourceful and self-starter with the ability to identify, prioritize, and organize work while managing multiple projects and meeting strict deadlines
Must demonstrate assertiveness and the ability to influence others tactfully

Nice To Haves

Experience managing capital and O&M budgets
Ability to interpret operational data – PI or OIS experience a plus
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (P&ID drawings, single lines, etc.)
Ability to develop and communicate Key Performance Indicators to internal and external stakeholders
Experience with regulatory filings and compliance in the energy sector
Power plant design and construction
Generation development
Utility system planning

Responsibilities

Tracking and analyzing revenue, expenses, and overall asset profitability.
Maintaining awareness of budgets, forecasts, and financial reports for the assets.
Identifying and implementing opportunities for cost savings or revenue optimization.
Maximizing the value and efficiency of renewable assets over their lifecycle.
Maintaining awareness of plans for upgrades, repowering, or end-of-life decommissioning.
Supporting due diligence of asset acquisitions and new development projects.
Monitoring the performance of renewable energy assets.
Coordinating with O&M teams to ensure high availability and performance.
Supporting O&M contract development of renewable facilities targeted for acquisition or development by SPC.
Ensuring compliance with O&M Agreements.
Ensuring that all compliance and regulatory requirements are met.
Understanding plant operation details and handling communication of updates and resolutions to management, internal and external customers, and peer groups.
Collaborating with performance engineering to utilize operational data to identify and pursue efficiency improvements.
Using data analytics tools to assess key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production variance and availability.
Producing regular performance reports for stakeholders.
Benchmarking performance against industry standards or contractual expectations.
Collaborating with plant teams, various external and internal stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Partners, Generation Support, Commercial Optimization and Trading, Transmission, Regulatory & Market Compliance, Origination & Acquisitions, Accounting, Project Siting, Development and EPC, Project Analysis and Market Assessment, and Compliance and External Affairs) to ensure optimal asset performance and alignment with organizational goals.
Participating in periodic face-to-face meetings and status calls various teams.
Developing status reports and presentations for management updates.
Coordinating site visits to renewable facilities.
Attending conferences to develop and leverage relationships with industry peers and OEMs to keep a pulse on the market.