Renewables Project Engineer​/Engineering Analyst; SPC Renewable Energy O&M

Position: Renewables Project Engineer / Engineering Analyst (SPC Renewable Energy O&M)

Renewables Project Engineer / Engineering Analyst (SPC Renewable Energy O&M)

Southern Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, is seeking an experienced Engineer to manage major capital and O&M projects for the SPC Renewable Fleet. The role provides technical expertise to improve reliability, drives fleet-wide standardization, and supports acquisitions and development through risk assessment and O&M contract negotiation.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for managing large capital and O&M projects from initiation to completion, including design, budgeting, scheduling, and execution.

Key responsibilities include:

Project Management

• Lead all phases of large capital and O&M projects.
• Develop business cases and assess impact with the Project Analysis & Market Assessment (PAMA) team.
• Develop and manage the five‑year capital budget and plan.
• Support the SPC Budget Analyst with invoice reconciliation, accruals, variance explanations, and projections.
• Lead contract management and administration processes.
• Drive service requests and team coordination for multidisciplinary projects.
• Facilitate clear communication among Southern Company Services resources, contractors, vendors, Renewable O&M Asset Managers, and site stakeholders.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of SPC’s self‑perform transitions.
• Conduct cost‑benefit analyses to inform project prioritization.

Technical Support

• Perform technical analyses, feasibility studies, and risk assessments.
• Develop clear technical reports and presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Deliver technical solutions that maximize facility availability, reliability, and performance.
• Lead root cause investigations of major events and equipment failures.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.
• Recommend and implement improvements that enhance site performance and operational efficiency.

Fleet Strategy & Standardization

• Drive fleet‑wide adoption of standardization and best practices.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to optimize reliability and reduce downtime.

Acquisition & Development Support

• Contribute to project teams evaluating operational and financial risks for acquisitions, development projects, and repowers.
• Perform O&M contract development for renewable facilities targeted for repower, acquisition, or development.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners for smooth integration of acquired assets and new developments.

Primary location:
Birmingham, AL, with ongoing overnight travel to renewable facilities across the United States, including Georgia, West Virginia, Texas, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Maine, Washington, California, New Mexico, and Kansas.

Job Requirements Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (preferred).

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of power plant operations and maintenance, project engineering, financial modeling, or asset management, preferably in renewables.
• Management of multiple medium to large‑scale projects, ensuring successful execution from planning to completion.
• Contract administration and management.

Job Experience In The Following Areas Is Strongly Preferred

• Budget development and management, cost control, and financial forecasting.
• Interpreting operational data – PI or OIS experience a plus.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings (P&, single lines, etc.).
• Creating and presenting business case justifications for projects and investments.
• Regulatory filings and compliance in the energy sector.

Other Relevant Experience Includes

• Power plant design and construction.
• Generation development.
• Utility system planning.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Self‑starter with strong organizational skills; able to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with asset management systems (e.g., Maximo) and PI or OIS data systems.
• Ability to interpret and analyze operational data; prepare clear technical reports.
• Strong project management skills, including scheduling, resource allocation, and risk mitigation.
• Excellent…