Southern Company · 1 day ago
Field Construction Specialist / Construction Discipline Lead / Engineer
Wilsonville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelSouthern Company is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond. They are seeking a Field Construction Specialist / Construction Discipline Lead / Engineer to oversee and manage major capital projects, ensuring safety, quality, cost, and schedule requirements are met while collaborating with various stakeholders.
EnergyNatural ResourcesNuclear
Responsibilities
This position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders in order to solve issues and keep the project moving forward (i.e. engineering, operations, craft labor, contractors, outside agencies)
Perform Contract Management
Abide by all safety rules and help establish and maintain a culture focused on safety
Help establish and maintain a culture of inclusiveness and teamwork
Inspection of construction and sitework installations for compliance to drawings and specifications
Utilize computer business tools to monitor and manage schedule and cost reporting
The ability to work across various technologies and systems to achieve the client’s goals
Candidate must be able to adapt to changing work duties, be able to work with limited supervision, and must be able to perform successfully in an individual and team environment
The successful candidate must be available for call outs, holidays and weekends and may require some extended work hours
Must be able to work in extreme climates and environments (e.g., cold, hot, dusty, humid)
Model Our Value behaviors: Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment
Qualification
Required
Field oversite of active construction projects and processes
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders in order to solve issues and keep the project moving forward (i.e. engineering, operations, craft labor, contractors, outside agencies)
Perform Contract Management
Abide by all safety rules and help establish and maintain a culture focused on safety
Help establish and maintain a culture of inclusiveness and teamwork
Inspection of construction and sitework installations for compliance to drawings and specifications
Utilize computer business tools to monitor and manage schedule and cost reporting
The ability to work across various technologies and systems to achieve the client's goals
Candidate must be able to adapt to changing work duties, be able to work with limited supervision, and must be able to perform successfully in an individual and team environment
The successful candidate must be available for call outs, holidays and weekends and may require some extended work hours
Must be able to work in extreme climates and environments (e.g., cold, hot, dusty, humid)
Model Our Value behaviors: Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment
Knowledge of OSHA and applicable environmental regulations
Knowledge of construction standard practices, techniques, quality requirements, applicable codes and standards
Knowledge of various equipment and technologies applicable to power generation facilities
Proven risk assessment skills and sound judgment/decision making
Strong organizational, administrative, time management, project management, facilitation and analytical skills are required
Knowledge and experience with personal computers and the ability to learn numerous software applications quickly
Self-motivation and demonstrated initiative is crucial for this position
Ability to interface with vendors and contractors while representing the best interests of Southern Company
Ability to lead diverse teams toward a common goal
Ability to build strong working relationships with a wide range of Southern Company Generation organizations
Preferred
Associates (2-year) or Bachelors (4-year) degree preferred, but not required
Preferred disciplines include Building Science, Construction Management, Engineering, or another related field
Project Management Professional or similar accreditation/professional license beneficial
Power generation experience
Industrial experience
Benefits
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
Company
Southern Company
Southern Company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the shared services division of Southern Company.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.16BKey Investors
GRIP Program
2025-10-03Post Ipo Equity· $1.75B
2025-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.45B
2024-10-21Grant· $160M
Leadership Team
Thomas Fanning
President and CEO
David Poroch
Chief Financial Officer
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