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Engineer/Analyst – Solar Generation Development

4P Consulting • Contract • Birmingham, Alabama • 5m ago

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This is Pankaj from 4P Consulting please see details below job description

Location : Birmingham, AL

Contract :

Travel required: up to 25%

POSITION SUMMARY

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

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

Responsibilities Include:

·Leading (and serving on) diverse, enterprise-wide project teams in the evaluation and deployment of various generation alternatives and other strategic initiatives

·Negotiation, development, and/or management of contracts

·Conducting economic evaluations and profitability analysis for various generation resource options using production simulation software and spreadsheet-based financial models

·Developing and maintaining renewable generation, battery storage and distributed generation 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 generation, battery energy storage, and distributed generation 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 preferred

·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

Thanks and Regards

Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist