Engineer - Mechanical Design

This posting serves to fill multiple Engineer positions in our Mechanical Design Engineering group at any of the following locations: Alabama (Birmingham, AL area), Georgia (Atlanta, GA area), or the Coastal Alabama/Mississippi area (Mobile-Gulfport).

Schedule & Travel

• Hybrid work schedule: four (4) days in-office and one (1) day telecommute (subject to adjustment).
• Mix of field and office work, including site visits to various generating facilities, which may require overnight travel.
• Up to 25% travel (day and overnight).
• Ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment with internet access.
• Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not live within a reasonable commute distance.

About the Role

This position is responsible for performing mechanical engineering design on environmental projects, new generation projects, and retrofit projects at generating plants. The role routinely takes on the lead for detailed design activities associated with large projects or multiple retrofit projects, emphasizing safety, quality, scheduling, costs, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) in Engineering from an ABET accredited program (required).
• Advanced degree (desired).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred).

Experience

Experience in the design of mechanical systems for new construction and retrofitting power generation facilities or other similar heavy industrial facilities.

Responsibilities

• Make safety the number one priority using a “Safety First” mentality and leading by example.
• Prepare high-quality design packages for constructing or modifying mechanical systems and facilities using CAD-based tools, based on Southern Company design standards.
• Perform or lead mechanical power system design, including scope documents, schedules, budgets, P&IDs, piping isometrics, general arrangement drawings, and equipment or commodity specifications.
• Provide design oversight to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, QA requirements, and federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Provide oversight and technical direction to other engineers, designers, and drafters.
• Effectively communicate with other groups and disciplines to ensure maximum effectiveness.
• Coordinate work with other disciplines, clients, suppliers, and contractors.
• Interact with manufacturers, vendors, and Southern Company personnel to resolve standards and material issues.
• Review and coordinate vendor design documents to ensure conformance to design requirements.
• Provide support to Discipline Leads, Construction Services, Field Services, Project Management, Startup, and Site Personnel; assist with system checkout and startup when necessary.
• Perform site visits for projects, including pre-construction meetings, during construction, and post-construction (some overnight travel required).
• Make sound independent decisions with minimal information and consultation with management.
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously, setting priorities and using effective time management and organizational skills to achieve project team goals.
• Adapt to changing project requirements and customer needs.

Skills

• Detailed knowledge of mechanical engineering design, preferably power plant mechanical system design.
• Ability to work proficiently independently or as a team member with plants and other disciplines.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, QA, federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• High level of initiative and ability to effectively plan, organize, and execute work.
• Detailed knowledge of cost estimating and quantity takeoffs.
• Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to assess risk at multiple levels and understand impacts to all stakeholders.
• Proficiency in problem-solving, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Understanding and promotion of the value that Technical Shared Services brings to the OpCos and plants.
• Model Southern Company values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
• Commitment to building and maintaining an inclusive work environment.
• Strong emphasis on Operational Excellence (mistake-free designs).
• Understanding and practice of Human Performance Concepts.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• 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.