Process Engineer/Analyst – Generation, Renewables, & Gas (Birmingham or Atlanta)

Process Engineer/Analyst – Generation, Renewables, & Gas (Birmingham or Atlanta)

SCS, Technical Shared Services, Environmental Solutions – Process Engineering & Chemistry

Work Location

• This position is flexible to be located in either Alabama (Birmingham) or Georgia (Atlanta).
• This position requires travel (up to 50%), both day-trip and overnight (including some air travel).
• This position will require a mix of both field and office work.
• Some relocation assistance is available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the Birmingham or Atlanta area.

Position Summary

Environmental Solutions in Technical Shared Services in Southern Company is currently seeking candidates for the position of Process Engineer. This position is responsible for providing corporate engineering support for Southern Company’s power generation fleet. The role involves a mix of field and office work, supporting various projects in electric generating plants, including current and future water treatment, wastewater treatment, air emissions control and other chemical processes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide corporate support for wastewater and ash systems across the Southern Company System
• Develop and review design basis documentation and technical specifications.
• Perform review of engineered drawings to ensure compliance with company specifications & guidelines as well as pertinent codes & regulations.
• Troubleshoot plant processes across the fleet and analyze data for process improvements
• Design and execute pilot programs and/or testing for future plants and environmental compliance
• Support research and development with pilot programs
• Effectively communicate complex topics to various working groups both internal and external to Southern Company
• Work with various stakeholders across Southern Company 

Position Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• BS Engineering preferred (Chemical engineering degree would be a plus).
• Other degrees, such as chemistry or biology, may be considered with relevant operations experience.

Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in heavy industrial processes is required (ie. power generation, paper mill, petrochemical, refinery, gas operations, pipeline, etc.).
• Operations experience in a plant environment preferred.
• Optimization and complex troubleshooting of mechanical and chemical processes preferred.
• Previous project management experience highly desired.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of fossil fueled-combustion systems and pollutant emission control systems
• Strong analytical ability to easily grasp advanced technical concepts and ideas, and be able to conduct problem solving and troubleshooting 
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects with varying deadlines and priorities
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft SharePoint, Power Automate, and PowerApps is a plus.
• Familiarity with process safety and inherently safe design principles.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Demonstrate Southern Company Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Superior Performance, and Act with Integrity
• Customer focused
• Strong initiative and personal accountability
• Works effectively in collaborative team setting

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent benefits packages which include: 
• 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***

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.

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.