Southern Company · 6 hours ago
Utility Scale Solar Development Engineer / Engineering Analyst
Atlanta, GA, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expSouthern Company is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond. They are seeking a Utility Scale Solar Development Engineer / Engineering Analyst to provide project management leadership and technical support in the planning and development of Utility Scale Solar power plants, while also supporting the identification of new renewable energy sites.
EnergyNatural ResourcesNuclear
Responsibilities
Support development of utility-scale solar projects from evaluation through execution
Contribute to due diligence, business case development, contract negotiations, financial model, and economic and risk analyses
Coordinate across engineering, environmental, permitting, land acquisition, transmission, finance, procurement, and external partners
Track multiple projects and workstreams with competing priorities and deadlines
Support siting strategy, contract development, and vendor selection and coordination
Prepare clear analyses, materials, and updates for project teams and leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, business, economics or finance preferred. An advanced business school degree is highly desirable
3+ years of experience in renewable generation project development, project analysis, power generation, power distribution, or utility-scale power projects is a plus
Experience with EPC support, contract negotiations, asset acquisitions, or regional power markets is a plus
Experience in project development, project management and/or leadership, large capital projects, contract development, contract negotiation and contract management/administration is strongly preferred
Working knowledge of solar generation, renewable energy economics, and power markets
Strong analytical, organizational, and project coordination skills
Ability to manage multiple projects with conflicting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to work across diverse internal teams and external stakeholders
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrates Southern Company Values, accountability, and professionalism
Collaborative, self-motivated, and adaptable to changing priorities
Strong organizational skills
Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
Curiosity, innovation, problem solving, desire to learn, and a continuous improvement mindset
Benefits
Medical and dental coverage
Pension plan
401(k) plan with a generous company match
Partial Tuition Reimbursement
Multiple benefits for physical, financial, and mental health support
Company
Southern Company
Southern Company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the shared services division of Southern Company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$6.16BKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Thomas Fanning
President and CEO
David Poroch
Chief Financial Officer
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