Project Engineer - Southern Company Gas Support (Birmingham or Atlanta)

About the role

The TSS Project Engineer serves as the engineering manager for design and procurement activities of a variety of projects within Southern Company. These projects may range from large capital investments to small maintenance and retrofit efforts supporting gas storage and compression facilities, as well as fossil and renewable electric generating assets. In this role, the Project Engineer is responsible for managing the engineering scope, budgets, and schedules, while acting as the primary point of contact for engineering deliverables to plant personnel and Southern Company Gas project management. The position assists with development of contract documents, oversees the award and execution of outsourced engineering work as well as material procurement activities, and supports design and process safety reviews associated with natural gas processing and storage facilities, liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants, and compressor stations.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering scope, budgets, and schedules
• Act as the primary point of contact for engineering deliverables to plant personnel and Southern Company Gas project management
• Assist with development of contract documents
• Oversight of the award and execution of outsourced engineering work
• Support design and process safety reviews associated with natural gas processing and storage facilities, LNG plants, and compressor stations

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification is a plus.
• Experience in design or project management related to engineering, procurement, construction, and startup for liquid natural gas (LNG) facilities, gas storage facilities, gas compressor stations, heavy industrial projects or electric utility generation.
• Experience working in LNG, gas storage, gas compression, plant (pulp and paper, chemical, oil, etc.) or electric utility generation facilities.
• Formal or informal experience in a lead type role (i.e. directing activities of direct reports or project team members).
• Understanding of project change control.
• Strong risk mitigation and analytical skills to evaluate progress, identify problem areas, evaluate alternatives, and determine viable solutions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction processes.
• Strong management and organizational skills.
• The incumbent must possess the skills to balance customer satisfaction priorities with those deriving from project restraints.
• Ability to work successfully and build relationships across operating companies.

Skills

• Knowledge of regulations 49 CFR 192 (Natural Gas Pipelines) and 49 CFR 193 (LNG Facilities) is a plus.
• Ability to work within a team setting, including the ability to build and motivate a team toward a shared goal.
• Demonstrated initiative and creativity coupled with a strong customer service focus.
• Ability to lead by example and ensure equity and fairness in interactions with others.
• Credibility and trustworthiness in interactions with coworkers, contractors, supervisors, and management.

Benefits

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.