Generation Development (Thermal) Engineer/Analyst

Southern Company•Birmingham, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Generation Planning & Development has responsibility for assisting Southern Company’s retail operating companies with the siting, development, and deployment of fossil-fueled power generation resources. These resources can be sourced through new company-owned proposals, existing facility conversion, and/or acquisition of third-party assets.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering, mathematics, business, economics or finance required.
Proven analytical, interpersonal, and creative problem-solving skills
Proficiency with standard analytical and business software such as Microsoft Office applications is required.
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 blend financial, engineering and contractual concepts is needed as this position is integral to the development and deployment of generation assets in a manner consistent with Southern Company’s capital plan.
Demonstrated ability to build consensus and effectively communicate complex topics in verbal and written form.
Demonstrates Southern Company Values, accountability, and professionalism
Collaborative, self-starter, and adaptable to changing priorities
Desire for continuous improvement, learning and innovating
Customer-focused
Focused on being a great team member and teammate
The ability to work effectively in a team setting

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree is highly desirable, particularly an MBA
Experience in project development, project management and/or leadership, large capital projects, contract development, contract negotiation and contract management/administration is a plus
Knowledge of fossil-fueled, renewable electric generation, and storage technologies
Experience in one or more of the following areas: financial analysis, production cost modeling, integrated resource planning is beneficial
Professional registrations and/or certifications in applicable areas of project management and engineering are a plus.

Responsibilities

Leading and/or serving on diverse, enterprise-wide project teams in the evaluation and development of fossil-fueled power generation resources and other strategic initiatives
Negotiation, development, and/or management of contracts
Conducting economic evaluations and business case development using spreadsheet-based financial models
Performing market intelligence efforts (technology development, pricing, commercial viability)
Preparing and presenting project evaluation results and/or project business cases to all levels of enterprise-wide management and peer groups