Southern Company · 1 week ago

Research Engineer - Industrial Decarbonization and Energy End Use

Birmingham, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Lead pioneering research in energy end use and industrial decarbonization applications, optimizing integration into industrial and commercial infrastructure to enable customers to meet sustainability goals while enabling electrification.

Build a strategic research program around energy end use and industrial decarbonization technology development and deployment in order to meet Southern Companies goals.

Manage projects, including planning, resource allocation, and tracking, to ensure successful outcomes and timely delivery of innovative solutions.

Envisioning the future of energy by exploring and evaluating emerging technologies and identifying transformative opportunities for groundbreaking advancements.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute strategic research projects, combining technical expertise and visionary thinking to deliver game-changing solutions.

Stay at the forefront of industry trends and standards, playing an integral role in shaping the future of energy end use and decarbonization applications.

Provide technical guidance in energy end use and decarbonization, shaping the implementation of cutting-edge technologies.

Safety First: perform and maintain every job, every day, safely.

Act with Integrity: Behave honestly, respectfully, fairly and ethically. Keep your promises.

Intentional Inclusion: Fully embrace, respect, and value differences and diversity.

Superior Performance: Develop innovative solutions, improve how the business, and be committed to environmental stewardship.

Qualification

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Industrial EngineeringMechanical EngineeringChemical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringEnergy Sector KnowledgeTechnical LeadershipConsultingEnergy Business OperationsTechno/Economic AnalysisData AnalysisProblem-SolvingCreativityEntrepreneurial DriveRelationship BuildingPersuasionCommunication

Required

Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited school is required.

5+ years of experience in industrial, mechanical, chemical, or electrical engineering required

Knowledge and understanding of industrial and commercial business sectors energy use and decarbonization and electrification pathways.

Demonstrated technical leadership in energy end use, electrification, and industrial processes subject matter areas. Proven independent technical expert with consulting experience. Proven industrial process experience.

Strong technology and business acumen with a working knowledge and understanding of energy business operations and drivers.

Ability to conduct techno/economic analysis for presentation to senior leadership.

Ability to develop relationships and positively persuade others throughout the organization at all levels.

Creativity in solving unconventional problems, entrepreneurial drive to learn new skills and technologies

Excellent oral/written communication skills along with excellent presentation capabilities

Solid computer and data analysis skills.