What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer – Small Capital, Maintenance, & Retrofit Projects (Birmingham or Atlanta) position at Southern Company?
Project Engineer – Small Capital, Maintenance, & Retrofit Projects
Technical Shared Services (TSS), Project Engineering Department
This posting serves to fill up to two Level 6, Sr. Project Engineers, that may support electric generation plants across the Southern Company geographical footprint.
WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE, & TRAVEL
A Project Engineer acts as the engineering manager for design and procurement activities for a variety of projects throughout Southern Company. Projects include large capital and maintenance (retrofits), in the areas of existing fossil generation, environmental, new electric utility power generation including gas and renewables, control systems, gas, and electric utility transmission systems. This role is responsible for managing the engineering scope, engineering budgets, engineering schedules, and serves as the main point of contact for engineering deliverables to the project manager.
The Project Engineer also works with design disciplines to ensure adequate and qualified resources are assigned to the project, anticipating changes in project scope, budget, and schedule requirements, and developing/communicating mitigation plans for those changes. They also identify and communicate lessons learned and facilitate resolving engineering and vendor related issues. This position is also required to maintain accurate project records in a variety of project management applications.
Education/Certification
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
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 awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 10148
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Company Services
Technical Shared Services (TSS), Project Engineering Department
This posting serves to fill up to two Level 6, Sr. Project Engineers, that may support electric generation plants across the Southern Company geographical footprint.
WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE, & TRAVEL
- This position will be based out of The Energy Center in Birmingham, AL or the GPC Headquarters in Atlanta, GA _._
- Hybrid work schedule (both in-office and telecommute); currently three (3) days in-office or at a plant/field site and two (2) days telecommute (subject to adjustment).
- This position will require a mix of both field and office work.
- Field work can include site visits to various generating facilities and may require overnight travel.
- This position will require some travel (day and overnight, up to 25%) and the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service.
- Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commute distance.
A Project Engineer acts as the engineering manager for design and procurement activities for a variety of projects throughout Southern Company. Projects include large capital and maintenance (retrofits), in the areas of existing fossil generation, environmental, new electric utility power generation including gas and renewables, control systems, gas, and electric utility transmission systems. This role is responsible for managing the engineering scope, engineering budgets, engineering schedules, and serves as the main point of contact for engineering deliverables to the project manager.
The Project Engineer also works with design disciplines to ensure adequate and qualified resources are assigned to the project, anticipating changes in project scope, budget, and schedule requirements, and developing/communicating mitigation plans for those changes. They also identify and communicate lessons learned and facilitate resolving engineering and vendor related issues. This position is also required to maintain accurate project records in a variety of project management applications.
Education/Certification
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- B.S. in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification is a plus
- 5 years’ combined experience in any of the following areas:
- Design or project management as related to engineering, procurement, construction, and startup for electric utility generation systems or heavy industrial projects.
- Formal or informal experience in a lead type role (i.e. directing activities of direct reports or project team members)
- Experience working in (or in direct support of) at least one of the following areas is required:
- Power plant operations
- Plant facility operations (Pulp and Paper, Chemical, Oil, etc.)
- Electric utility generation systems
- 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.
- Must possess strong management and organization skills.
- Ability to build and maintain an attentive, productive, diverse team.
- Ability to work successfully and build relationships across operating companies.
- Ability to work independently with little direct supervision to advance projects to successful completion.
- 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 will be expected
- 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
- Competitive Pay
- Excellent benefits packages which includes:
- 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
- Please submit an updated resume with your application_
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 awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 10148
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Company Services
