Engineer / Analyst – SPC Renewable Asset Management

Southern Company•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

The Engineer / Analyst oversees the financial, operational, and strategic performance of Southern Power Company’s renewable energy assets, primarily solar and wind. The role tracks asset revenues, expenses, budgets, forecasts, and profitability; identifies opportunities to reduce costs or optimize revenue; and supports asset lifecycle planning, acquisitions, and new development projects. The position monitors facility performance and coordinates with operations and maintenance teams to support high availability. It supports development of O&M contracts, ensures compliance with O&M agreements and regulatory requirements, and communicates operational updates and resolutions to management and internal and external stakeholders. Working with performance engineering, the role uses operational data and analytics to assess KPIs, identify efficiency improvements, produce reports, and benchmark performance against industry standards and contractual expectations. The Engineer / Analyst collaborates with plant teams and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, prepares management status reports and presentations, participates in meetings and calls, coordinates site visits, and attends industry conferences to build relationships and stay informed about market developments. The primary location is Birmingham, Alabama, though the successful candidate may work from one of the listed renewable facilities. Overnight travel to renewable facilities in various parts of the United States is required.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience in power plant operations, project engineering, financial modeling, or asset management; renewable energy experience is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Contract management experience.
Experience managing multiple medium- to large-scale projects from planning through completion.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a team environment and build and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external customers.
Strong written and presentation skills, with accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to interpret data to support informed decision-making and communicate project outcomes.
Resourcefulness and self-direction, including the ability to identify, prioritize, and organize work while managing multiple projects and meeting strict deadlines.
Assertiveness and the ability to influence others tactfully.
Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and desire for continuous improvement.
Demonstrate the company values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
Experience managing capital and O&M budgets.
Ability to interpret operational data; PI or OIS experience is a plus.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including P&ID drawings and single lines.
Ability to develop and communicate Key Performance Indicators to internal and external stakeholders.
Experience with regulatory filings and compliance in the energy sector.
Experience in power plant design and construction.
Experience in generation development.
Experience in utility system planning.

Responsibilities

Track and analyze revenue, expenses, and overall asset profitability.
Maintain awareness of asset budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings or revenue optimization.
Maximize the value and efficiency of renewable assets throughout their lifecycle.
Maintain awareness of plans for upgrades, repowering, or end-of-life decommissioning.
Support due diligence for asset acquisitions and new development projects.
Monitor renewable asset performance and coordinate with O&M teams to support high availability and performance.
Support O&M contract development for renewable facilities targeted for acquisition or development by SPC.
Ensure compliance with O&M agreements and applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.
Understand plant operations and communicate updates and resolutions to management, customers, and peer groups.
Collaborate with performance engineering to use operational data to identify and pursue efficiency improvements.
Use data analytics tools to assess KPIs, including production variance and availability.
Produce regular performance reports and benchmark performance against industry standards or contractual expectations.
Collaborate with plant teams and internal and external stakeholders to support asset performance and organizational goals.
Participate in periodic face-to-face meetings and status calls with various teams.
Develop status reports and presentations for management updates.
Coordinate site visits to renewable facilities.
Attend conferences and build relationships with industry peers and OEMs to stay informed about the market.