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 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.
- Budget/schedule management.
- 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.
- Skills to balance customer satisfaction priorities with those deriving from project restraints.
- Ability to work successfully and build relationships across operating companies.
- Demonstrate Southern Company Values – Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment.
- 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.
- 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.
- Experience using regulations 49 CFR 192 (Natural Gas Pipelines) and 49 CFR 193 (LNG Facilities).
Responsibilities
- Managing the engineering scope, budgets, and schedules for projects.
- Acting as the primary point of contact for engineering deliverables to plant personnel and Southern Company Gas project management.
- Assisting with the development of contract documents.
- Overseeing the award and execution of outsourced engineering work.
- Overseeing material procurement activities.
- Supporting design and process safety reviews associated with natural gas processing and storage facilities, liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants, and compressor stations.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
