Southern Company · 9 hours ago
Project Engineer, I II or III
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
0+ years expSouthern Company is a leading energy provider serving millions of customers across the Southeast. They are looking for Engineers to coordinate the construction of natural gas transmission and distribution facilities, ensuring quality and safety standards are met while managing project budgets and timelines.
EnergyNatural ResourcesNuclear
Responsibilities
Oversees construction of underground gas utility infrastructure for residential, commercial, and industrial properties
Makes decisions in the field and coordinates with internal and/or external service providers and support departments (environmental and real estate) and external agencies to ensure that work is performed as planned, permitted, and scheduled
Inspects Construction (safety, compliance, quality, locates and restoration)
Reviews and approves work orders, progress reports, field changes, invoices, as-built records and bid contracts to ensure compliance and company standards and policies
Updates as necessary, Management, Sales, Engineering, and other applicable stakeholders on project progress
Monitors project specific budget and/or cost per unit variances and identifies exceptions/variances
Analyzes costs and benefits for specific construction projects and evaluates alternatives to ensure cost effectiveness of construction projects
Evaluates and recommends field design changes to keep construction projects on schedule and at or below forecasted spend
Interprets pipeline contracts to effectively leverage and negotiate the application of contractual items with external service providers
Maintains customer satisfaction through timely and thorough communication with individual customers, municipalities, and other governmental agencies at pre-con meetings and throughout the project (such as state Department of Transportation, cities, counties, etc.)
Influences external contractors who represent the company by shadowing corporate values
Establishes and monitors work goals and objectives. Measures employee performance and sets safety, quality and productivity metrics
Creates and/or implements improved processes and techniques to enhance operating environments
Qualification
Required
BA/BS in Engineering from an ABET Accredited School (Mechanical, Civil or General)
0-2 years of progressive Engineering experience
Equivalent academic education and experience
Ability to communicate with all levels in the organization
Computer Assisted Design/Geographic Information System - basic proficiency
MS Office - advanced proficiency
2-4 years of progressive Engineering experience
4+ years of progressive engineering experience in gas standards and materials, project engineering or construction management of natural gas or other pipeline facilities
2 + years familiarity and experience with Gas Safety regulations or utility pipeline construction practices
Project Management
Ability to influence and persuade in decision making
Computer Assisted Design/Geographic Information System - intermediate proficiency
MS Office - advanced proficiency
Preferred
Engineer in Training (EIT)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Professional Engineer (PE)
Benefits
Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
Incentive program
Company
Southern Company
Southern Company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the shared services division of Southern Company.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
2023 (4)
2020 (3)
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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