This position will be located at the Energy Center in Birmingham, AL

Relocation will be considered; Travel required: up to 25%

POSITION SUMMARY

Thermal Generation within Generation Planning and Development has responsibility for assisting Southern Company’s retail operating companies with the siting, development, and deployment of fossil-fueled power generation. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Serving on project teams performing detailed siting studies and development activities for new thermal generating units at existing plant sites and greenfield locations from initial identification of need through regulatory certification
• Negotiation, development, and/or management of large contracts with major equipment manufacturers and third-party engineering firms
• Conducting economic evaluations and profitability analysis on proposed new generating units to support decision making around new generating units, with heavy use of spreadsheet-based financial models
• Coordinating inputs from diverse business units and functions across the enterprise to drive complex development projects toward goals
• Performing market intelligence efforts (technology development, pricing, commercial viability)
• Preparing and presenting project evaluation results and/or project business cases to all levels of enterprise-wide management and peer groups

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in engineering, applied science, mathematics, economics or finance required. An advanced degree is highly desirable, particularly an MBA 
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: project management, financial analysis, generation, environmental assessment, production cost modeling is beneficial
• Experience working in or in support of Generation Development and Technology Application (GDTA) is a plus
• Knowledge of thermal generation technologies
• Experience in or exposure to System Planning, Technical & Project Solutions, Transmission and Environmental Affairs is preferred
• Experience in project development, project management and/or leadership, large capital projects, contract development, contract negotiation and contract management/administration are a plus

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Proven analytical, interpersonal, and creative problem-solving skills 
• Proficiency with standard analytical and business software such as Microsoft Office applications is required; experience with VBA, MATLAB and fundamental production cost models is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus and effectively communicate complex topics in verbal and written form
• Project management abilities with proficiency in prioritizing multiple projects with conflicting deadlines in a fast-paced environment 
• Professional registrations and/or certifications in applicable areas of project management and engineering are a plus 

Behavioral Attributes:

• Role model of Southern Company Values at all times 
• Must be a self-starter and possess a strong work ethic and personal accountability
• Desire for continuous improvement / learning and innovating
• Customer-focused
• Focused on being a great team member and teammate
• The ability to work effectively in a team setting

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent benefits packages which include: 
  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Defined Benefit Cash Balance Pension plan
  • Performance-sharing plan
  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement

***Please submit an updated resume along with your application***