Project Engineer - Southern Company Gas Support (Birmingham or Atlanta)
About The Position
The TSS Project Engineer serves as the engineering manager for design and procurement activities of a variety of projects within Southern Company. These projects may range from large capital investments to small maintenance and retrofit efforts supporting gas storage and compression facilities, as well as fossil and renewable electric generating assets. In this role, the Project Engineer is responsible for managing the engineering scope, budgets, and schedules, while acting as the primary point of contact for engineering deliverables to plant personnel and Southern Company Gas project management. The position assists with development of contract documents, oversees the award and execution of outsourced engineering work as well as material procurement activities, and supports design and process safety reviews associated with natural gas processing and storage facilities, liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants, and compressor stations.
Requirements
- B.S. in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
- 5+ years’ combined experience in either of the following areas: Design or project management related to engineering, procurement, construction, and startup for liquid natural gas (LNG) facilities, gas storage facilities, gas compressor stations, heavy industrial projects or electric utility generation.
- Experience working in (or in direct support of) LNG, gas storage, gas compression, plant (pulp and paper, chemical, oil, etc.) or electric utility generation facilities.
- 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 work successfully and build relationships across operating companies.
Nice To Haves
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
- Experience using regulations 49 CFR 192 (Natural Gas Pipelines) and 49 CFR 193 (LNG Facilities).
Responsibilities
- Manage the engineering scope, budgets, and schedules for projects.
- Act as the primary point of contact for engineering deliverables to plant personnel and Southern Company Gas project management.
- Assist with the development of contract documents.
- Oversee the award and execution of outsourced engineering work.
- Oversee material procurement activities.
- Support design and process safety reviews associated with natural gas processing and storage facilities, liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants, and compressor stations.
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
- Additional compensation, such as an incentive program
- Relocation assistance may be provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
