Project Engineer – New Generation Development

Southern Company • Birmingham, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer will support the New Generation group in developing projects, including new renewable generation (solar and battery) and natural gas generation projects. The role works closely with various Technical Shared Services departments and other Southern Company groups to develop deliverables supporting project development. Work products include project scopes, schedules, and cost estimates for engineering, procurement, construction, and start-up of new generation projects.

The position is based at The Energy Center in Birmingham, Alabama, and requires travel of up to 25%, including day trips and overnight travel, with field-site travel as needed. Relocation assistance may be available for a successful candidate who does not live within a reasonable commuting distance. Candidates at all experience levels may be considered if they meet the basic qualifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, applied science, or a related technical field.
• Knowledge of technologies applicable to current new generation projects.
• Knowledge of construction standard practices, techniques, quality requirements, applicable codes, and standards.
• Ability to coordinate and build strong working relationships with a wide range of Southern Company Generation organizations.
• Knowledge of construction contracts and labor agreements.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects independently with little oversight.
• Ability to accurately appraise technical situations and recommend problem resolutions.
• Interpersonal, communication, and strong leadership skills.
• Strong work ethic and personal accountability.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Consistent demonstration of the company’s values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degrees in Business and Management.
• Plant, project, and/or construction management experience.
• Experience on capital projects, including developing scopes of work, schedules, and estimates.

Responsibilities

• Support development of new renewable (solar and battery) and natural gas generation projects.
• Coordinate with Technical Shared Services departments and other Southern Company groups to develop project-development deliverables.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, and cost estimates for engineering, procurement, construction, and start-up of new generation projects.
• Interface with contractors, designers, vendors, and other parties connected with projects.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects independently with little oversight.
• Appraise technical situations and recommend resolutions to problems.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan.
• Performance-sharing plan.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Bonus opportunities; eligible employees may also receive annual incentive awards or other incentive compensation, subject to applicable plan terms.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not live within a reasonable commute distance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time