Ash Pond Project Engineer (Birmingham or Atlanta)

Ash Pond Project Engineer

Southern Company Services – Environmental Solutions Department

Flexible to be located in either Birmingham, AL or Atlanta, GA

WORK LOCATION & TRAVEL

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Ash Pond Project Engineer is responsible for managing technical activities related to utility Customer’s Coal Combustion Residual (CCR) and ash pond closure projects. Dependent on experience and qualifications, the Engineer could also be responsible for coordinating a multi-disciplinary team to deliver quality engineering packages on time and on schedule. This individual will focus on technical oversight and coordination of the design and engineering of the ash pond closure projects, as well as managing external contracts related to quality assurance and engineering activities. The Engineer could also oversee and coordinate an OPCo wide, field, Instrumentation and/or Quality Assurance role to be sure consistency and compliance with project plans and specifications was upheld.

Building and maintaining a positive working relationship with project stakeholders is critical in this role. Effective communication skills and a familiarity with ash pond construction projects and engineering design are required.

This individual will interface regularly with internal Customers to ensure timely communication of issues. They will also help drive consistency in the application of lessons learned, processes, and procedures.

The candidate must be able to build relationships and foster trust.

This position will be filled at a Level 6, based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Behavioral Attributes:

BENEFITS

+ 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*_

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 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.

Job Identification: 11282

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services