Job Details

Position Summary

The Engineer I position is an entry-level role requiring 0-5 years of related experience and an accredited bachelor's degree in engineering. The selected candidate will apply engineering principles, design criteria, and software applications to design and construct power-related systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and construction of power-related systems.
• Support estimate preparation, develop design options, and prepare construction specifications.
• Provide guidance, oversight, and quality assurance reviews for approved contractors in the development of design solutions, cost estimates, and construction packages.
• Promote and ensure a safe work environment by prioritizing safety.
• Understand the processes involved in planning, design, operation, construction, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with internal departments to facilitate design, construction, and maintenance activities.
• Apply industry and Southern Company design standards to engineering solutions.
• Support design standard and criteria development for the system.
• Assist construction and maintenance teams in daily operations.
• Estimate materials for projects and manage the transmission of construction packages and specifications.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Foundational engineering knowledge and basic problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to make limited independent decisions based on procedures, with supervisor review.
• Basic proficiency in discipline-specific software.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Ability to build effective relationships with plant staff, design engineering teams, and vendors.

This role is an excellent opportunity for an entry-level engineer to develop expertise in power system design and construction while working within a collaborative team environment.