Project Engineer – New Generation Development

Southern Company
Birmingham, AL
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with project management experience who work on renewable and natural gas generation projects and can coordinate with multiple departments and external stakeholders.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with project management experience in renewable and natural gas generation projects
    — “Experience on capital projects, developing scopes of work, schedules, and estimates strongly preferred”
  • Individuals who can coordinate with various departments and external stakeholders
    — “Ability to coordinate and build strong working relationships with a wide range of Southern Company Generation organizations”
  • Candidates with technical knowledge of new generation project technologies and construction standards
    — “Knowledge of various technologies applicable to current new generation projects”

Things to consider

  • This role requires up to 25% travel, including day-trips and overnight stays to field sites.
    — “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 is available for candidates not within a reasonable commute of Birmingham, AL.
    — “Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commute distance.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with renewable energy and natural gas generation project development on your resume.
    — “Support the New Generation group in the development of projects including new renewable (solar and battery), and natural gas generation projects.”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage multiple projects independently with minimal oversight.
    — “Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects independently with little oversight”
  • Showcase your skills in developing project scope, schedule, and cost estimates for construction and start-up phases.
    — “Developing project scope, schedule and cost estimates for the engineering, procurement, construction, and start-up of new generation projects.”
  • Demonstrate your knowledge of construction contracts and labor agreements in interviews.
    — “Knowledge of construction contracts and labor agreements.”
  • Include examples of technical problem-solving and resolution recommendations in your application materials.
    — “Ability to accurately appraise technical situations and recommend resolutions to problems.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • developing project scope, schedule, and cost estimates
  • managing multiple concurrent projects independently
Typical background
engineering degreeproject management experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Project EngineeringScope DevelopmentSchedule And Cost EstimationTechnical Problem-solving

Preferred

Project ManagementConstruction Management

Stack & domain

Project DevelopmentScope Of WorkSchedulesEstimatesEngineeringProcurementConstructionStart-upNew Generation ProjectsCommunicationLeadershipRenewable EnergyNatural Gas Generation

About the role

Original posting from Southern Company

Project Engineer – New Generation Development  

SCS Technical Shared Services (TSS), Projects

WORK LOCATION

This position will be located at The Energy Center in Birmingham, ALThis 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.  

POSITION SUMMARY

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. 

EXPERIENCE

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

Education & Job Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, applied science, or related technical field is required

Advanced degrees in Business and Management are a plusPlant, project, and/or construction management experience preferredExperience on capital projects, developing scopes of work, schedules, and estimates strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

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 oversightAbility to accurately appraise technical situations and recommend resolutions to problems.Interpersonal, communication, and strong leadership skills. 

Behavioral Attributes:

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

BENEFITS:

Competitive PayExcellent benefits packages which include:Medical and dental coverageDefined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit PlanPerformance-sharing plan401(k) plan with a generous company matchBonus opportunitiesTuition Reimbursement 

Please submit an updated resume with your application

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 www.southerncompany.com. 

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.

Source: Southern Company careers

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