Process Engineer | Birmingham

Southern Company • Birmingham, AL

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Environmental Solutions department within Southern Company’s Technical Shared Services is currently seeking candidates for the position of Process Engineer. This position is responsible for providing corporate engineering support for Southern Company’s power generation fleet. The role involves a mix of field and office work, supporting various projects in electric generating plants, including current and future water treatment, wastewater treatment, air emissions control and other chemical processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
• At least 4 years of experience with heavy industrial processes required (e.g., power generation, paper mill, petrochemical, refinery, gas operations, pipeline, etc.)
• Knowledge of fossil-fueled power plants and pollutant emission control systems
• Strong analytical ability to grasp advanced technical concepts for problem solving and troubleshooting
• Ability to manage multiple projects with varying schedules and priorities
• Familiarity with process safety and inherently safe design principles
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrate Southern Company Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Superior Performance, and Act with Integrity
• Customer focused
• Strong initiative and personal accountability
• Work effectively in collaborative team setting

Nice To Haves

• Chemical Engineering preferred
• Other degrees may be considered with significant relevant experience.
• Exposure to plant environments preferred
• Specification, commissioning, and troubleshooting of mechanical and chemical process operations preferred
• Water treatment systems experience preferred
• Project and/or team leadership experience desired

Responsibilities

• Provide process engineering support for water and wastewater treatment systems and projects across the Southern Company fleet
• Develop and review conceptual designs, design basis documentation, and technical specifications
• Evaluate supplier proposals
• Review engineering drawings and packages to ensure compliance with company specifications & guidelines as well as pertinent codes & regulations
• Troubleshoot plant processes across the fleet and monitor/analyze operating data for process improvements
• Support the design and execution of pilot programs and/or testing to demonstrate process performance and environmental compliance
• Effectively communicate complex topics to various working groups both internal and external to Southern Company
• Effectively work with various stakeholders across Southern Company

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical and dental coverage
• Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Performance-sharing plan
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Bonus opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance is available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the Birmingham area.

What This Job Offers

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