LTSA Principal Engineer / Project Manager – Combustion Turbine & Generators

Southern Company • Birmingham, AL

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Experienced engineer responsible for providing technical and contractual
expertise related to Long Term Service Agreements (LTSAs) supporting combustion
turbine and generator assets across the fleet. This role requires strong
professional judgment and accountability in evaluating OEM recommendations,
interpreting contract provisions, and developing technically sound, decision
enabling analyses that inform maintenance strategies, outage planning, and
commercial positions. The LTSA Engineer serves as a key technical authority for
CTG maintenance strategies, LTSA administration, and OEM service agreements,
with responsibilities spanning contract development, contract interpretation,
and scope evaluation, related to planned and unplanned maintenance activities.

Requirements

• Engineering degree strongly preferred; other disciplines considered with relevant CTG experience.
• Demonstrated experience with combustion turbine and generator maintenance, including planned inspections, outage execution, and evaluation of unplanned maintenance events.
• Strong understanding of CTG maintenance schedules, inspection intervals, and methodologies, including borescope inspections, combustor inspections, hot gas path inspections, major inspections, and generator inspections.
• Experience developing, administering, interpreting, or supporting Long Term Service Agreements (LTSAs) for CTG assets, including: Planned and unplanned maintenance provisions Covered parts definitions and exclusions Cost caps, risk allocation, and collateral damage concepts OEM service scope and performance obligations
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams including engineering, legal, supply chain, finance, and plant operations.
• Strong technical understanding of combustion turbine and generator systems, failure mechanisms, and maintenance best practices.
• Ability to translate technical maintenance requirements into contractual and commercial implications within LTSA frameworks.
• Working knowledge of risk allocation concepts related to planned maintenance, unplanned maintenance, discovery work, and collateral damage.
• Ability to apply professional judgment in evaluating OEM positions, maintenance scope, and LTSA interpretations, balancing technical risk, contract terms, and business impact.
• Demonstrated accountability for the quality, accuracy, and clarity of technical and contractual analyses provided to stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and communicate decision‑enabling recommendations to engineering, operations, legal, supply chain, and leadership teams.
• Proficient in MS Office applications; ability to review, interpret, and develop technical and contractual documentation.
• Model Southern Company’s Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
• Demonstrate sound professional judgment, integrity, and accountability when evaluating technical positions, OEM recommendations, and contract interpretations involving cost, risk, and fleet impact.
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to manage multiple, complex work assignments.
• Conduct all activities with a focus on providing long‑term value to the business and customers.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive technical and commercial information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting or participating in LTSA negotiations, amendments, or commercial discussions is preferred, but not required if accompanied by strong CTG technical expertise.
• Experience working directly with OEMs and service providers (e.g., GE, Siemens, Mitsubishi, or equivalent) in maintenance planning, outage execution, or contract administration.
• Fleet‑level SME experience supporting multiple units or sites is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent benefits package which includes: Medical and dental coverage Defined Pension / Cash Balance Benefit Plan Performance Pay Program 401(k) plan with a generous company match Bonus opportunities Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees