Southern Power
Renewables Project Engineer / Engineering Analyst (SPC Renewable Energy O&M)
Southern Power, Fort Stockton, Texas, United States, 79735
Renewables Project Engineer / Engineering Analyst (SPC Renewable Energy O&M)
Southern Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, seeks an individual to manage major capital and O&M projects for the SPC Renewable Fleet. The role provides technical expertise to improve reliability, drives fleet‐wide standardization, and supports acquisitions and development through risk assessment and O&M contract negotiation.
Job Summary This position plans, coordinates, and executes projects from initiation to completion, ensuring technical, financial, and contractual excellence while fostering cross‑functional collaboration.
Project Management
Lead all phases of large capital and O&M projects, including design, budgeting, scheduling, and execution.
Develop business cases and assess project impacts with the Project Analysis & Market Assessment (PAMA) team.
Manage the five‑year capital budget and prepare invoice reconciliations, accruals, and variance explanations.
Oversee contract administration and service request coordination to secure successful delivery and maintain compliance.
Conduct cost‑benefit analyses to inform project prioritization.
Technical Support
Perform technical analyses, feasibility studies, and risk assessments for strategic decisions.
Create clear technical reports and presentations for management and stakeholders.
Deliver solutions that maximize facility availability, reliability, and performance.
Lead root‑cause investigations of major events and equipment failures with cross‑functional teams.
Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.
Fleet Strategy & Standardization
Drive fleet‑wide adoption of standardization, best practices, and strategic initiatives.
Develop and implement maintenance strategies that optimize reliability and extend asset life.
Acquisition & Development Support
Contribute to project teams evaluating operational and financial risks for acquisitions, developments, and repowers.
Develop O&M contracts for renewable facilities targeting repower, acquisition, or development.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure smooth integration of new projects.
Location & Travel Primarily located in Birmingham, AL, this role may be based at any SPC owned renewable facility. Overnight travel is required to sites across the United States, including Georgia, West Virginia, Texas, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Maine, Washington, California, New Mexico, and Kansas.
Job Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred.
Experience
Minimum 3 years in power plant operations and maintenance, project engineering, financial modeling, or asset management (preferably renewables).
Management of multiple medium‑to‑large scale projects from planning to completion.
Contract administration and management skills.
Preferred Experience
Budget development, cost control, and financial forecasting.
Interpretation of operational data (PI or OIS).
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings (P&ID, single lines).
Business case justification creation and presentation.
Regulatory filings and compliance in the energy sector.
Other Relevant Experience
Power plant design and construction.
Generation development.
Utility system planning.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and deadline‑management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Familiarity with asset management systems (e.g., Maximo) and PI or OIS data systems.
Interpret and analyze operational data; prepare clear technical reports.
Read and interpret engineering drawings.
Project management: scheduling, resource allocation, risk mitigation.
Analytical, problem‑solving, decision‑making skills.
Excellent oral and written communication.
Understanding of expense and capital budgeting.
Lead and motivate cross‑functional teams.
Behavioral Attributes
Demonstrates Southern Company values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance.
Team player; promotes collaboration.
Maintains accuracy and attention to detail.
Adapts quickly to changing priorities and challenges.
Communicates clearly with technical and non‑technical audiences.
Assertive, able to influence others tactfully.
Innovative mindset; seeks continuous improvement.
Exhibits curiosity and commitment to learning.
California Wage Disclosure For applicants who would be based in California, the reasonable wage expectation for this position is $74,893‑$142,375.
Company Overview Southern Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, operates 55 facilities across 14 states with more than 12,500 MW of generating capacity. Southern Company is a leading energy provider with a mission to deliver clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy while advancing a net‑zero greenhouse gas emissions goal by 2050.
Benefits & Total Rewards Competitive base salary, annual incentive awards, health and retirement plans, and eligibility for additional compensation. A summary of benefits is available at
https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf .
Equal Opportunity Statement Southern Company is an equal‑opportunity employer. Applicant 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.
Job Details Job Identification: 16153 Job Category: Renewable Energy Job Schedule: Full time Company: Southern Power
Senior Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Telecommunications and Utilities
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Job Summary This position plans, coordinates, and executes projects from initiation to completion, ensuring technical, financial, and contractual excellence while fostering cross‑functional collaboration.
Project Management
Lead all phases of large capital and O&M projects, including design, budgeting, scheduling, and execution.
Develop business cases and assess project impacts with the Project Analysis & Market Assessment (PAMA) team.
Manage the five‑year capital budget and prepare invoice reconciliations, accruals, and variance explanations.
Oversee contract administration and service request coordination to secure successful delivery and maintain compliance.
Conduct cost‑benefit analyses to inform project prioritization.
Technical Support
Perform technical analyses, feasibility studies, and risk assessments for strategic decisions.
Create clear technical reports and presentations for management and stakeholders.
Deliver solutions that maximize facility availability, reliability, and performance.
Lead root‑cause investigations of major events and equipment failures with cross‑functional teams.
Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.
Fleet Strategy & Standardization
Drive fleet‑wide adoption of standardization, best practices, and strategic initiatives.
Develop and implement maintenance strategies that optimize reliability and extend asset life.
Acquisition & Development Support
Contribute to project teams evaluating operational and financial risks for acquisitions, developments, and repowers.
Develop O&M contracts for renewable facilities targeting repower, acquisition, or development.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure smooth integration of new projects.
Location & Travel Primarily located in Birmingham, AL, this role may be based at any SPC owned renewable facility. Overnight travel is required to sites across the United States, including Georgia, West Virginia, Texas, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Maine, Washington, California, New Mexico, and Kansas.
Job Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred.
Experience
Minimum 3 years in power plant operations and maintenance, project engineering, financial modeling, or asset management (preferably renewables).
Management of multiple medium‑to‑large scale projects from planning to completion.
Contract administration and management skills.
Preferred Experience
Budget development, cost control, and financial forecasting.
Interpretation of operational data (PI or OIS).
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings (P&ID, single lines).
Business case justification creation and presentation.
Regulatory filings and compliance in the energy sector.
Other Relevant Experience
Power plant design and construction.
Generation development.
Utility system planning.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and deadline‑management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Familiarity with asset management systems (e.g., Maximo) and PI or OIS data systems.
Interpret and analyze operational data; prepare clear technical reports.
Read and interpret engineering drawings.
Project management: scheduling, resource allocation, risk mitigation.
Analytical, problem‑solving, decision‑making skills.
Excellent oral and written communication.
Understanding of expense and capital budgeting.
Lead and motivate cross‑functional teams.
Behavioral Attributes
Demonstrates Southern Company values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance.
Team player; promotes collaboration.
Maintains accuracy and attention to detail.
Adapts quickly to changing priorities and challenges.
Communicates clearly with technical and non‑technical audiences.
Assertive, able to influence others tactfully.
Innovative mindset; seeks continuous improvement.
Exhibits curiosity and commitment to learning.
California Wage Disclosure For applicants who would be based in California, the reasonable wage expectation for this position is $74,893‑$142,375.
Company Overview Southern Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, operates 55 facilities across 14 states with more than 12,500 MW of generating capacity. Southern Company is a leading energy provider with a mission to deliver clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy while advancing a net‑zero greenhouse gas emissions goal by 2050.
Benefits & Total Rewards Competitive base salary, annual incentive awards, health and retirement plans, and eligibility for additional compensation. A summary of benefits is available at
https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf .
Equal Opportunity Statement Southern Company is an equal‑opportunity employer. Applicant 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.
Job Details Job Identification: 16153 Job Category: Renewable Energy Job Schedule: Full time Company: Southern Power
Senior Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Telecommunications and Utilities
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