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
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