Renewables Project Engineer / Engineering Analyst SPC Renewable Energy O&M

The Renewables Project Engineer/Engineering Analyst role at Southern Company involves managing capital and O&M projects for the SPC Renewable Fleet. Key responsibilities include project management, technical analysis, contract administration, and supporting acquisitions. The position requires travel to various renewable facilities across the U.S. while primarily based in Birmingham, AL or any SPC renewable facility. A Bachelor's degree is required for this role.
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.

Conduct cost-benefit analyses to inform project prioritization.

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.

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. Travel is typically planned in advance and varies by project needs; the team works to coordinate schedules and balance travel where possible.

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-solvin.