Project Engineer / Principal – Southern Company Gas Support (Birmingham or Atlanta)

About the position

A Project Engineer acts as the engineering manager of design and procurement activities for a variety of projects throughout Southern Company. Projects may range from large capital to small maintenance (retrofits) for gas storage and compression facilities, fossil and renewable electric generating facilities and transmission facilities. This role is responsible for managing the engineering scope, engineering budgets, engineering schedules, and serves as the main point of contact for engineering deliverables to plant, Southern Company Gas or TSS project managers. The Project Engineer also works with Design and Technical Services disciplines (Civil, Environmental, Electrical, I&C, Mechanical) to ensure adequate and qualified resources are assigned to the project, anticipating changes in project scope, budget, and schedule requirements, and developing/communicating mitigation plans for those changes. They also identify and communicate lessons learned and facilitate resolving engineering and vendor related issues. This position is also required to maintain accurate project records in a variety of project management applications This Project Engineer position will be filled at a Level 6 or 7, based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Responsibilities

  • Perform project engineering assignments involved in the design and construction of, natural gas processing and storage facilities, liquified natural gas (LNG) plant facilities and compressor stations.
  • Work independently with little direct supervision to advance projects to successful completion.
  • Develop 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.
  • Develop contract documents and purchase requisitions for procurement of materials/equipment.
  • Participate in procurement process to identify acceptable vendors and contractors. Evaluates bids and coordinates with other departments to ensure consistency with corporate standards.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in applying codes and standards to perform natural gas engineering, plant construction and operation.
  • Maintain working knowledge of relevant technologies and best practices. Ensures engineering standards, methods and practices are in regulatory compliance.
  • Support the development of design options or recommendations to improve system optimization. Assesses feasibility of engineering solutions.
  • Stay abreast of industry engineering and construction trends, implementing best practices into plans.
  • Participate in design and process safety reviews of existing and new facilities.
  • Supports construction activities including inspection and commissioning.

Requirements

  • B.S. in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required.
  • 5+ years’ combined experience in either of the following areas: 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 (or in direct support of) 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)
  • Budget/schedule management
  • Understanding of project change control
  • Strong risk mitigation and analytical skills to evaluate progress, identify problem areas, evaluate alternatives, and determine viable solutions
  • Knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction processes.
  • Must possess strong management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain an attentive, productive, diverse team.
  • Ability to work successfully and build relationships across operating companies.
  • Ability to work independently with little direct supervision to advance projects to successful completion.

Nice-to-haves

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification is a plus.
  • Experience using regulations 49 CFR 192 (Natural Gas Pipelines) and 49 CFR 193 (LNG Facilities) is a plus.

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Excellent benefits packages which includes:
  • 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
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