Project Engineer - Atlanta, United States - Southern Company

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Job Description

Operating Company: Georgia Power

Job Description

Project Engineer - Renewable and Resilient Generation
This posting serve to fill a project engineer vacancy for the Renewable and Resilient Generation team.

JOB SUMMARY

The role of an engineer within the Renewable & Resilient Generation team encompasses critical responsibilities. Key aspects of the job are below:

• Technical Support and long-term planning
  1. This engineer provides technical support to the fleet, ensuring smooth operations and addressing any technical challenges.
  2. They contribute to the development of long-term maintenance plans and budgets aimed at maintaining and enhancing equipment performance.
• Project Management
  1. As part of the R&R Generation Projects engineers, they oversee both capital projects (such as infrastructure upgrades) and O&M project (routine maintenance
  2. Following established procedures and contractor coordination
• Design and recommendations.
  1. The Engineer conducts through analyses to develop design options or recommendations related to structures, systems, and components.
  2. Whether it is optimizing exiting equipment or proposing innovative designs, their expertise contributes to fleet efficiency and reliability.
• Technical direction and Troubleshooting
  1. They play a crucial role in providing technical direction to address challenges faced by site systems.
  2. Troubleshooting issues, diagnosing problems, and implementing effective solution are part of their responsibilities.
• Fleet Initiatives and Upgrades
  1. The engineer actively supports fleet wide initiatives, which may include design modifications, upgrades, or performance improvements.
  2. Their insights contribute to enhancing the overall fleet's capabilities.
• Resource for Operations and Maintenance
  1. As a technical resource, they assist operations and maintenance teams.
  2. Whether it is training, troubleshooting, or providing expertise, their knowledge benefits day to today operations.
• Continuous Learning
  1. As a Project engineer, you will be introduced to new technologies such as: BESS, DERs, Resiliency Backup projects, etc.
  2. Also, will receive hands on experience as these technologies become commercial.

In summary, this engineer's role is pivotal in ensuring the Renewable & Resilient Generation operates efficiently, adapts to changing needs, and maintains high performance standards.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide site/project management, long term maintenance strategies and technical support to the Renewable and Resilient Fleet
• Provide Technical Support for Operations and Maintenance. Engage Team leaders, site tech, etc.
• Track system performance and provide solutions where needed, and manage KPIs for the Fleet (Inverter Availability, Performance Ratio, etc.)
• Support R&R Fleet for budgets development (Annual,5yr, etc.), tracking budget spend, provide monthly projections, and budget variance explanation to the financial department.
• Utilize work management tools (Oracle, Maximo, etc.) and other technical tasks such as: Root Cause Analyses (RCAs), Plant Review Board Process (PRB),
• Actively support sites and work with teammates to ensure improved safety, compliance, and reliability
• Support new develop sites and the transition to Operations (PM in place, spare parts ordered, LOTO setup, etc.)
• Provide support for Cyber Security compliance.
• Partner with Industrial, intercompany, and OE&M partners to stay current of any upgrades or concerns that affect the plant and communicate these needs to plant management, corporate management, and peer groups.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination occurs with all support resources, contractors, vendors, and all plant stakeholders such as Operations & Maintenance, etc.
• Be a presence in our fleet and build relationships.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• B.S. in Engineering from an ABET accredited program/institution is required.
• B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering preferred, but willing to consider other engineering disciplines.
• M.S. in Business or Engineering a plus
• Professional Engineer (PE) license would also be a plus.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification would be a plus.

Experience

• At least three years of technical experience within Southern Company
• Experience in at least one of the following areas are required: power delivery, generation, I&C, cyber security, T&PS, transmission planning, environmental, regulatory, and renewable project development, or construction.
• Experience in renewable energy and/or storage resource technologies is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated experience working across multiple organizations to achieve effective outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • coordinating, planning, and budgeting of capital and O&M projects.
  • Demonstrated experience with work management process.
• Experience in an industrial utility environment (preferably supporting Operating and Maintenance
• Demonstrated project management experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational, administrative, time management, project management, facilitation and analytical skills are required.
• Knowledge and experience with personal computers and the ability to learn numerous software applications quickly.
• Self-motivation and demonstrated initiative are crucial for this position.
• Ability to interface with vendors and contractors while representing the best interests of the stakeholder.
• Ability to build relationships and work with various stakeholders to effectively perform the job.
• Ability to network and utilize subject matter experts at both the corporate level and regional level to support our plant systems.
• Display interpersonal skills that demonstrate the ability to handle conflict and work effectively within a diverse team.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
• Flexible to work across primary position boundaries by willingly accepting multiple roles as required to support plant needs.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Models all aspects of Our Values
• Demonstrated project/program leadership skills.
• Ability to influence, guide and optimize team effectiveness with mentorship, guidance, and feedback.
• Create an inclusive environment that promotes creativity taking to identify and develop new growth opportunities.
• Strong critical thinking skills (problem solving and decision making)
• Motivation and desire to learn innovative technologies which includes attending training, conferences, and webcasts.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills; ability to convey information in a manner that is compelling and convincing; ability to engage individuals at all levels inside and outside the company.
• Innovative thinking and a desire to improve processes and programs.
• Demonstrates strong initiative and ability to self-direct.
• Ability to create an atmosphere of excitement where people are motivated, challenged, encouraged, and rewarded to produce results.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Must be available to work nights, weekends and/or holidays as needed.
• May require some extended work hours.
• Some Travel required - 25%

About Us

Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit and connect with the Company on Facebook ), Twitter ) and Instagram ).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers' and communities' needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit

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.

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