Project Engineer – Generation Development

• This position will be located at The Energy Center in Birmingham, AL
• This position will require some travel (up to 25%, mix of both day-trip and overnight) – May require some travel to field sites on an as-needed basis.
• Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commute distance.

This position will support the New Generation group in the development of projects including new renewable (solar and battery), and natural gas generation projects. Responsibilities include working closely with various TSS departments as well as other Southern Company groups to develop deliverables to support project development activities. Work products include developing project scope, schedule and cost estimates for the engineering, procurement, construction, and start-up of new generation projects.

Open to considering all levels of experience, provided you meet the basic qualifications as outlined below.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, applied science, or related technical field is required
• Advanced degrees in Business and Management are a plus
• Plant, project, and/or construction management experience preferred
• Experience on capital projects, developing scopes of work, schedules, and estimates strongly preferred

• Knowledge of various 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 interface with contractors, designers, vendors, and other parties connected with the project.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects independently with little oversight
• Ability to accurately appraise technical situations and recommend resolutions to problems.
• Interpersonal, communication, and strong leadership skills.

• Must possess strong work ethic and personal accountability
• The ability to work effectively in a team setting
• Consistent demonstration of Our Values behaviors – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent benefits packages which include:
  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
  • Performance-sharing plan
  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement

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.

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