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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.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
***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.