Generation Development (Thermal) Engineer/Analyst

Southern Company

Generation Development (Thermal) Engineer / Engineering Analyst

Southern Company Services, Generation Planning & Development

Work Location

• This position will be located at the Energy Center in Birmingham, AL (4 days in office)
• Travel required: up to 25%
• Relocation assistance will be considered

POSITION SUMMARY

Generation Planning & Development has responsibility for assisting Southern Company's retail operating companies with the siting, development, and deployment of fossil-fueled power generation resources. These resources can be sourced through new company-owned proposals, existing facility conversion, and/or acquisition of third-party assets.

Responsibilities Include:

• Leading and/or serving on diverse, enterprise-wide project teams in the evaluation and development of fossil-fueled power generation resources and other strategic initiatives
• Negotiation, development, and/or management of contracts
• Conducting economic evaluations and business case development using spreadsheet-based financial models
• Performing market intelligence efforts (technology development, pricing, commercial viability)
• Preparing and presenting project evaluation results and/or project business cases to all levels of enterprise-wide management and peer groups

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, mathematics, business, economics or finance required. An advanced degree is highly desirable, particularly an MBA
• Experience in project development, project management and/or leadership, large capital projects, contract development, contract negotiation and contract management/administration is a plus
• Knowledge of fossil-fueled, renewable electric generation, and storage technologies
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: financial analysis, production cost modeling, integrated resource planning is beneficial

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Proven analytical, interpersonal, and creative problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with standard analytical and business software such as Microsoft Office applications is required.
• Project management skills are required. These skills include the ability to work across multiple organizations, lead a team toward a common objective, resolve problems and demonstrate clear, effective communication skills.
• Ability to blend financial, engineering and contractual concepts is needed as this position is integral to the development and deployment of generation assets in a manner consistent with Southern Company's capital plan.
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus and effectively communicate complex topics in verbal and written form.
• Professional registrations and/or certifications in applicable areas of project management and engineering are a plus.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Demonstrates Southern Company Values, accountability, and professionalism
• Collaborative, self-starter, and adaptable to changing priorities
• Desire for continuous improvement, learning and innovating
• Customer-focused
• Focused on being a great team member and teammate
• The ability to work effectively in a team setting

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent benefits packages which includes:
  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Defined Benefit Cash Balance Pension plan
  • Performance-sharing plan
  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement

***Please submit an updated resume along with your application***