AI-Driven Energy Acquisitions Associate

Alabama Power EnergyPlus; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, seeks a Business Development Associate to drive acquisition opportunities across diverse generation technologies from initial evaluation to closing.

You will coordinate due diligence, develop recommendations, and prepare indicative bid proposals while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize workflow and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience in acquisitions or project evaluation is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and manage deadlines.
• Experience applying AI, automation, or data solutions to improve processes is a plus.
• Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to successful execution of growth strategy focusing on acquisitions.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize acquisition opportunities across technologies.
• Perform market research and competitive analysis for strategic fit.
• Lead due diligence workstreams and support negotiations and deal structuring.
• Coordinate acquisition execution, track milestones, and ensure timely due diligence.

Skills

Market analysis

Cross-functional

Due diligence

AI tools

Project management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance

Master's degree beneficial

Tools

CRM systems

Data visualization

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Southern Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, seeks a Business Development Associate to drive acquisition opportunities across diverse generation technologies from initial evaluation to closing.

You will coordinate due diligence, develop recommendations, and prepare indicative bid proposals while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize workflow and data-driven decision making.