Project Engineer – Capital And Maintenance Generation Projects (birmingham Or Atlanta)

Project Engineer – Capital and Maintenance Generation Projects

Technical Shared Services (TSS), Project Engineering Department

This position is flexible to be based out of either Birmingham, AL or Atlanta, GA

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 four (4) days in-office or at a plant/field site and one (1) day 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.

Position Summary

A Project Engineer acts as the engineering manager for design and procurement activities for a variety of projects throughout Southern Company. Projects may range from large capital to small maintenance (retrofits) for existing fossil and renewable electric generating facilities. 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 plant or TSS project manager.

The Project Engineer works with Design and Technical Services disciplines (Civil, Environmental, Electrical, I&C, Mechanical) to ensure adequate and qualified resources are assigned to projects. They anticipate changes in project scope, budget, and schedule requirements, and develop/communicate mitigation plans for those changes. They also identify and communicate lessons learned and facilitate resolution of engineering and vendor related issues. The Project Engineer is required to maintain accurate project records in a variety of project management applications.

This position will support existing combined-cycle and simple-cycle plants and will be filled at a Level 6 (Project Engineer Sr.) or Level 7 (Project Engineer Principal), based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Position Qualifications

• Education/Certification:
• B.S. in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification is a plus
• Technical & Leadership Experience:
• Experience working at a plant within the Southern Company electric generation fossil fleet is strongly preferred.
• 5+ years' combined experience in any of the following areas:
• Design or project management related to engineering, procurement, construction, or startup for electric utility generation systems
• 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) power plant operations or 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, Skills & Abilities:
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction processes.
• Must possess strong management and organizational 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.

Behavioral Attributes

• Demonstrate Southern Company Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
• 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

Benefits

• 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