Engineer

Southern Company • Juliette, GA

40d • Onsite

About The Position

Southern Company is seeking a dedicated, motivated, and skilled Engineer to join
the team at Plant Scherer, one of the largest power generation facilities in the
United States. These roles are ideal for individuals who bring a strong
engineering foundation, a positive attitude, and a desire to learn and grow in a
complex industrial environment.

Engineers at Plant Scherer support safe, reliable, and efficient plant
operations through hands‑on engineering support, project execution, and close
collaboration with operations and maintenance teams. This position offers broad
exposure to plant systems and provides an excellent opportunity to develop
practical engineering skills while making a real impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Strong technical fundamentals with the ability to apply engineering principles in an industrial setting.
• Proven project management skills and the ability to lead cross-functional team
• Demonstrated willingness to learn, take initiative, and work as part of a team.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in power generation, manufacturing, heavy industry, or utilities.
• Strong knowledge of power plant systems, including boilers, turbines, generators, and auxiliary equipment.
• Familiarity with maintenance or asset management systems (e.g., Maximo or similar).
• Exposure to data analysis, reporting tools, or continuous improvement methods.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or interest in pursuing licensure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering projects from concept through implementation, including scoping, design coordination, scheduling, and cost tracking.
• Provide technical support for plant equipment and systems, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Analyze plant processes and systems to identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency, reliability, and safety.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to develop and execute preventive and corrective maintenance strategies.
• Provide technical expertise during equipment troubleshooting and repairs
• Perform all work in accordance with Southern Company safety values, OSHA requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Actively promote a culture of safety, accountability, and environmental stewardship.
• Prioritize safety in all design work and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams including operations, maintenance, environmental, and engineering peers.
• Clearly communicate technical information through reports, presentations, and informal discussions.
• Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Propose and implement innovative solutions to enhance plant performance.
• Actively participate and attend Fleet wide meetings and conferences and implement industry best practices at Plant Scherer.

Benefits

• Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s).
• A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf

What This Job Offers

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