Engineer / Analyst – Renewable Asset Management

Job Summary

This position oversees the financial, operational, and strategic performance of renewable energy assets (primarily Solar and Wind) for Southern Power Company. Primary responsibilities include:

• Financial Management
• Tracking and analyzing revenue, expenses, and overall asset profitability.
• Maintaining awareness of budgets, forecasts, and financial reports for the assets.
• Identifying and implementing opportunities for cost savings or revenue optimization.

About the Role

This position is in Birmingham, AL. Overnight travel is required to renewable facilities located in various parts of the United States including, but not limited to, 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 of 3 years of power plant operations, project engineering, financial modeling, or asset management, preferably in renewables
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Contract management experience
• Management of multiple medium to large-scale projects, ensuring successful execution from planning through completion

Job Experience

• Managing capital and O&M budgets
• Interpreting operational data – PI or OIS experience a plus
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings (P&ID drawings, single lines, etc.)
• Developing and communicating Key Performance Indicators to internal and external stakeholders
• Experience with regulatory filings and compliance in the energy sector

Other Relevant Experience

• Power plant design and construction
• Generation development
• Utility system planning

Behavioral Attributes

• Must demonstrate Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities required
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills are required
• Must demonstrate an intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous improvement
• Must demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment
• Must demonstrate the ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external customers
• Must demonstrate strong written and presentation skills, as well as a commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
• Must effectively interpret data to drive informed decision-making and communicate project outcomes with internal and external stakeholders
• Resourceful and self-starter with the ability to identify, prioritize, and organize work while managing multiple projects and meeting strict deadlines
• Must demonstrate assertiveness and the ability to influence others tactfully

Benefits

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.