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Southern Company
Renewables and Distributed Generation Development Engineer/Analyst
Birmingham, AL
May 23, 2025
Full-time
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Engineer/Analyst –Distributed Energy Resources and Renewable Development 

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will be responsible for providing project management leadership and technical support in the planning, siting, development, and deployment of distributed energy resources (DERs) and Renewables for the Retail Electric Operating companies of Southern Company. 

Responsibilities Include:

  • Leading (and serving on) diverse, enterprise-wide project teams in the development and deployment of DER (varying technologies) and renewable solutions 
  • Leading negotiations, development activities, and/or contract management
  • Conducting economic evaluations and profitability analysis for various generation resource options using production simulation software and spreadsheet-based financial models
  • 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 preferred. An advanced degree is highly desirable, particularly an MBA 
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: project development, technology development, project management, asset management, financial analysis, production cost modeling, integrated resource planning, procurement
  • Knowledge of thermal generation, battery energy storage, renewable electric generation and/or distributed energy technologies
  • Experience in project development, project management and/or leadership, large capital projects, contract development, contract negotiation and contract management/administration is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • High degree of critical/strategic thinking to resolve high impact, complex and/or cross-functional problems.
  • Ability to communicate complex issues in a clear and understandable manner to a broad group of stakeholders
  • Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
  • Project management abilities with proficiency in prioritizing multiple projects with conflicting deadlines 
  • Professional registrations and/or certifications in applicable areas of project management and engineering are a plus 

Behavioral Attributes:

  • Role model of Southern Company Values
  • Must be a self-starter and possess a strong work ethic and personal accountability
  • Desire for continuous improvement / learning and innovating
  • Customer-focused
  • The ability to lead and work effectively in a team setting
  • The ability to be flexible as the demands of the business change
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