DescriptionUtility Scale Solar Development Engineer / Engineering Analyst
Southern Company Services, Generation Planning & Development Dept.
WORK LOCATION
- This position will be based in Atlanta, GA (4 days in office)
- Relocation assistance will be considered
POSITION SUMMARY
This position will be responsible for providing project management leadership and technical support in the planning, scheduling, development, and contracting of Utility Scale Solar power plants for the Retail Electric Operating companies of Southern Company. Additionally, this role will be responsible for supporting the identification and analysis of new renewable energy sites to be submitted into the company’s RFP process.
- Supporting role for the planning, siting, evaluation, and execution of utility-scale solar projects across GA.
- Provides technical, financial, and project development coordination support from early-stage evaluation through execution handoff, working closely with multiple cross-functional internal and external stakeholders.
KEY 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.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- 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.
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
- 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
- Competitive compensation and incentive opportunities.
- Excellent benefits packages which include:
- 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
***Please submit an updated resume along with your application. A cover letter is not required but will be considered***
