Renewables Project Engineer OR Engineering Analyst (SPC Renewable Energy O&M)

 Job Summary

This role is responsible for managing major capital and O&M projects for the SPC Renewable Fleet, providing technical expertise to improve reliability, driving fleet-wide standardization, and supporting acquisitions and development through risk assessment and O&M contract negotiation. Primary responsibilities include:

Project Management

• Lead all phases of large capital and O&M projects - from initiation to completion - including design, budgeting, scheduling, and execution.
• Develop business cases for new projects and assess their impact, collaborating with SPC’s Project Analysis & Market Assessment (PAMA) team as necessary.
• Develop and manage the five-year capital budget and plan.
• Support the SPC Budget Analyst with invoice reconciliation, accruals, variance explanations, and projections.
• Lead contract management and administration processes to support successful project delivery and maintain compliance.
• Drive service requests and team coordination for successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects
• Facilitate clear and consistent communication and collaboration among Southern Company Services resources, contractors, vendors, Renewable O&M Asset Managers, and site stakeholders
• Support the evaluation and implementation of SPC’s self-perform transitions.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses to inform project prioritization.

Technical Support

• Perform technical analyses, feasibility studies, and risk assessments to guide strategic decisions.
• Develop clear technical reports and presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Deliver technical solutions that maximize facility availability, reliability, and performance.
• Lead root cause investigations of major events and equipment failures with cross functional teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.
• Recommend and implement improvements that enhance site performance and operational efficiency.

Fleet Strategy & Standardization

• Drive fleet-wide adoption of standardization, best practices, and strategic initiatives to ensure consistency and operational excellence.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies that optimize reliability, reduce downtime, and extend asset life.

Acquisition & Development Support

• Contribute to project teams evaluating operational and financial risks for acquisitions, development projects, and repowers.
• Perform O&M contract development of renewable facilities targeted for repower, acquisition, or development by SPC.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure smooth integration of acquired assets, new developments, and repower projects.

This position is primarily located in Birmingham, AL but can also be located at any SPC owned renewable facility. Overnight travel is required to renewable facilities located in various parts of the United States including, but not limited to Georgia, West Virginia, Texas, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Maine, Washington, California, New Mexico, and Kansas.

Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred 

Experience

Job experience in the following areas is required:

• Minimum of 3 years of power plant operations and maintenance, project engineering, financial modeling, or asset management, preferably in renewables
• Management of multiple medium to large scale projects, ensuring successful execution from planning to through completion.
• Contract administration and management

Job experience in the following areas is strongly preferred:

• Budget development and management, cost control, and financial forecasting
• Interpreting operational data – PI or OIS experience a plus 
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings (P&ID drawings, single lines, etc.) 
• Creating and presenting business case justifications for projects and investments
• Regulatory filings and compliance in the energy sector

Other relevant experience includes:

• Power plant design and construction 
• Generation development 
• Utility system planning

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills; able to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with asset management systems (e.g., Maximo) and PI or OIS data systems
• Ability to interpret and analyze operational data; prepare clear technical reports for stakeholders
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (P&ID drawings, single lines, etc)
• Strong project management skills, including scheduling, resource allocation, and risk mitigation
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Solid understanding of expense and capital budgeting
• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams and foster collaboration

Behavioral Attributes

• Demonstrates company values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
• Works effectively in a team environment; promotes collaboration
• Maintains accuracy and attention to detail
• Adapts quickly to changing priorities and unexpected challenges
• Communicates clearly and tactfully with technical and non-technical audiences
• Assertive and able to influence others tactfully
• Innovative mindset; seeks continuous improvement and new ways to enhance processes
• Exhibits intellectual curiosity and a commitment to learning

For applicants who would be based in California: Pursuant to California law, the reasonable wage expectation for this position is $74,893-$142,375.