Project Engineer Sr - Generation Projects (Birmingham or Atlanta)

Southern Company • Birmingham, AL

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

A Project Engineer acts as the engineering manager for design and procurement activities for a variety of projects throughout Southern Company. Projects may range from large capital to small maintenance (retrofits) for existing fossil and renewable electric generating facilities. This role is responsible for managing the engineering scope, engineering budgets, engineering schedules, and serves as the main point of contact for engineering deliverables to the plant or TSS project manager. The Project Engineer works with Design and Technical Services disciplines (Civil, Environmental, Electrical, I&C, Mechanical) to ensure adequate and qualified resources are assigned to projects. They anticipate changes in project scope, budget, and schedule requirements, and develop/communicate mitigation plans for those changes. They also identify and communicate lessons learned and facilitate resolution of engineering and vendor related issues. The Project Engineer is required to maintain accurate project records in a variety of project management applications.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution is required.
• 5+ years’ combined experience in either of the following areas: Design or project management related to engineering, procurement, construction, or startup for electric utility generation systems OR Experience working in (or in direct support of) power plant operations or electric utility generation systems.
• Formal or informal experience in a lead type role (i.e. directing activities of direct reports or project team members).
• Budget/schedule management experience.
• Understanding of project change control.
• Strong risk mitigation and analytical skills to evaluate progress, identify problem areas, evaluate alternatives, and determine viable solutions.
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction processes.
• Strong management and organizational skills.
• Ability to build and maintain an attentive, productive, diverse team.
• Ability to work successfully and build relationships across operating companies.
• Ability to work independently with little direct supervision to advance projects to successful completion.
• Demonstrate Southern Company Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
• Safety focus and a strong personal safety record.
• Ability to work within a team setting, including the ability to build and motivate a team toward a shared goal.
• Demonstrated initiative and creativity coupled with a strong customer service focus will be expected.
• Dedication to an accident-free work environment with strict adherence to all safety and compliance requirements.
• Must lead by example and ensure equity and fairness in interactions with others.
• Must conduct self in a manner that builds trust and confidence with coworkers, contractors, supervisors, and management.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the engineering scope, engineering budgets, and engineering schedules for projects.
• Serve as the main point of contact for engineering deliverables to the plant or TSS project manager.
• Work with Design and Technical Services disciplines to ensure adequate and qualified resources are assigned to projects.
• Anticipate changes in project scope, budget, and schedule requirements, and develop/communicate mitigation plans.
• Identify and communicate lessons learned.
• Facilitate resolution of engineering and vendor related issues.
• Maintain accurate project records in a variety of project management applications.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• Relocation assistance may be provided

What This Job Offers

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