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Southern Company
Principal, Engineer
Atlanta, GA
Jun 6, 2025
Full-time
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JOB SUMMARY: 

Responsible for various project engineering, project management, and problem-solving activities associated with natural gas infrastructure projects including, engineering, construction, and equipment procurement.  Provides technical guidance for the assets required to meet GAS peaking and storage needs in support of customer load demands.  Provides project leadership and subject matter expertise in natural gas process design and code requirements.   

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Performs engineering assignments involved in the design and construction of, natural gas processing and storage facilities, liquified natural gas (LNG) plant facilities, compressor stations, compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling stations, renewable natural gas (RNG) processing facilities, and hydrogen infrastructure.   
  • Works independently with little direct supervision to advance projects to successful completion.
  • Provides subject matter expertise and technical support in all equipment associated with natural gas processing, including compressors, pumps, turbines, heat exchangers, heaters, tanks, valves, and piping.   
  • Directs, evaluates and reviews the documentation of technical specifications and requirements.
  • Performs review of engineered drawings to ensure compliance with DOT safety regulations and with corporate standards and specifications.
  • Develops statement of work documents to secure and manage engineering and construction service providers, inspectors, and other technical resources that may be needed to develop the project. Manages outside engineering and construction services to ensure project goals are met.
  • Develops and approves material and equipment specifications.  Develops contract documents and purchase requisitions for procurement of materials/equipment.   
  • Participates in procurement process to identify acceptable vendors and contractors. Evaluates bids and coordinates with other departments to ensure consistency with corporate standards.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in applying codes and standards to perform natural gas engineering, plant construction and operation.
  • Serves as project manager; assists in determining project objectives on the development of a comprehensive project design, outlines project requirements, assigns tasks, coordinates project activities with other operating units to facilitate participation of appropriate staff on project, supervises progress to ensure objectives are met. 
  • Maintains working knowledge of relevant technologies and best practices. Ensures engineering standards, methods and practices are in regulatory compliance.
  • Develops design options or recommendations to improve system optimization.  Assesses feasibility of engineering solutions.
  • Researches and evaluates operational performance, safety regulation compliance and cost impact of equipment and material utilization for gas and electric systems. 
  • Conducts research to complete engineering and cost studies and formulating proposals and recommendations. 
  • Stays abreast of industry engineering and construction trends, implementing best practices into plans.
  • Participates in design and process safety reviews of existing and new facilities.
  • Oversees or supports construction activities including inspection and commissioning. 
  • Develops engineering standards, methods and guidelines.
  • Trains and mentors less senior engineers. Provides technical direction to project team members.
  • May have supervisory duties of other engineers depending on business need and staffing levels.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

  • BA/BS Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Industrial, or related engineering discipline from ABET accredited university
  • Strong written & verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels in the organization
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications. 
  • 10 years of progressive engineering experience in project management, project engineering, or construction management of natural gas or other pipeline facilities.
  • 3 + years familiarity and experience with Gas Safety regulations or utility plant and/or pipeline construction practices
  • Successful leadership of programs or project teams
  • Recognized as a specialist in area of expertise with experience in natural gas engineering principles.
  • PE, CPM, and/or Advanced Degree/Certification is highly desirable. 
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