Overview

Engineer/Analyst – Solar Development

Location: Birmingham, AL

Travel required: up to 25%

POSITION SUMMARY

Planning and Development (GPD) is responsible for assisting Southern Company’s retail operating companies with the planning, siting, development, and deployment of power, energy storage and distributed resources. These resources can be sourced through self-build, existing facility conversion, and/or acquisition of assets.

The Solar Development team has responsibility for assisting Southern Company’s retail operating companies with the planning, analysis, development, and deployment of solar power.

Responsibilities

• Leading (and serving on) diverse, enterprise-wide project teams in the evaluation and deployment of various alternatives and other strategic initiatives
• Negotiation, development, and/or management of contracts
• Conducting economic evaluations and profitability analysis for various resource options using production simulation software and spreadsheet-based financial models
• Developing and maintaining renewable, battery storage and distributed technology resource cost and performance metrics
• Performing market intelligence efforts (technology development, pricing, commercial viability)
• Preparing and presenting project evaluation results and/or project business cases to all levels of enterprise-wide management and peer groups

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering, applied science, mathematics, economics or finance required. An advanced degree is highly desirable, particularly an MBA
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: technology development, project management, asset management, financial analysis, production cost modeling, integrated resource planning
• Knowledge of renewable electric, battery energy storage, and distributed technologies
• Experience in project development, project management and/or leadership, large capital projects, contract development, contract negotiation and contract management/administration is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Proven analytical, interpersonal, and creative problem-solving skills
• Must be able to think creatively and independently in the development of new solutions
• Proficiency with standard analytical and business software such as Microsoft Office applications is required; experience with VBA, MATLAB and fundamental production cost models is
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus and effectively communicate complex topics in verbal and written form
• Project management abilities with proficiency in prioritizing multiple projects with conflicting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Professional registrations and/or certifications in applicable areas of project management and engineering are a plus

Behavioral Attributes

• Role model of Southern Company Values
• Must be a self-starter and possess a strong work ethic and personal accountability
• Desire for continuous improvement / learning and innovating
• Customer-focused
• The ability to work effectively in a team setting
• The ability to be flexible as the demands of the business change