Engineer I

Engineer 1

• 0-5 years of related experience and an accredited bachelor’s degree.
• Responsible for applying engineering processes, design criteria, and software applications to design and construct power related systems.
• Supports estimate preparation, develops design options, and prepares construction specifications.
• Provide guidance, oversight, and quality assurance reviews for approved contractors as they develop design solutions, cost estimates, and construction packages.
• Job responsibilities
• creating a safe work environment by putting safety first
• understand the process used for planning, design, operation, construction, and maintenance
• understanding the functions and activities of various internal departments involved in design, construction and maintenance
• understanding design practices and work processes, using all software applications used in design
• understanding industry and Southern Company design standards,
• supporting design standard and criteria development for the system
• supporting construction and maintenance teams during day-to-day operations, estimating material for projects, transmitting construction packages and supporting specifications
• Skillsets and expertise required for this position
• introductory engineering knowledge
• basic problem-solving skills
• limited discretion making independent decisions based on procedure and review with supervisor
• basic discipline software knowledge
• strong work ethic
• positive attitude
• ability to build effective relationships with plant staff, design engineering staff and/or vendors