Engineer; Generation​/Combined Cycle BHM or ATL

Job Title

This position manages and supports I&C-related activities across new generation and combined cycle projects, including scope, schedule, budget, procurement, and performance tracking.

The role provides project support beginning with front-end planning, detailed design and field execution, and continuing through startup and commissioning. The role also drives consistency across new generation projects and evaluates emerging technologies, including generative AI and autonomous control solutions.

This position is flexible to be based out of either Birmingham, AL or Atlanta, GA.

Work schedule (in-office, field and telecommute); currently four (4) days in-office and one (1) day telecommute (subject to adjustment).

This position will require a mixture of both field and office work.

Relocation assistance is available if you do not already live within a reasonable commute distance.

Education:

• B.S. in Engineering is required
• P.E. License is a plus

Skills / Experience:

• Knowledge of power generation systems, particularly combined cycle plants, as well as associated auxiliary systems.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems and/or PLCs is required.
• Basic knowledge of networking design and troubleshooting is preferred.
• Knowledge of industry cyber security best practices including physical and electronic access limitations is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of instrumentation design (temperature, level, pressure, flow, vibration, analytical) is required.
• Possess strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with project teams, plant personnel, vendors, and other stakeholders to develop and execute successful project deliverables.
• Exhibit organizational and leadership skills to coordinate multi-discipline project activities within established scopes, budgets and schedules.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite is required.
• Actively participate in relevant industry conferences, forums and committees.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Demonstrate Southern Company Values and be customer focused.
• Possess a strong personal safety record with a Safety-First mindset.
• The candidate must possess strong project management and operational analytical skills and must be able to manage multiple projects and assignments.
• Must be able to work both independently with no supervision or as a member of a team with direction, as required.
• Exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present studies, reports, and evaluations to senior and executive leadership.

This position requires travel (approximately 25%) outside the normal office location.

Some travel outside the Southern Company system to other sites and vendors will also be required.

For a list of our benefits, please review this link.

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services.

Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow.

Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive…