Electrical Design Engineer – Power Generation (Hybrid)

Southern Company; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Company Services Technical Shared Services – Engineering Electrical Design in Birmingham, AL seeks an Electrical Design Engineer for power generation systems. The role leads detailed design activities, producing drawings, specifications, and material lists to support construction, operation, and maintenance with emphasis on safety, quality, schedule, and cost control.

Hybrid work arrangement (4 in-office, 1 telecommute), travel up to 25%, and relocation assistance may be available for

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (required).
• Advanced degree in related field is a plus.
• Professional Registration (PE) desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical design documents for power generation facilities.
• Review vendor design documents to ensure conformance to design requirements.
• Coordinate work with other disciplines, clients, suppliers, and contractors.
• Provide on-site support during construction, startup, and checkout.
• Develop scope definition documents, estimates, and provide schedule inputs.
• Prepare material take-offs for cost estimates and material procurement.

Skills

Electrical design

Project coordination

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

PE registration desired

Tools

AutoDesk Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southern Company Services Technical Shared Services – Engineering Electrical Design in Birmingham, AL seeks an Electrical Design Engineer for power generation systems. The role leads detailed design activities, producing drawings, specifications, and material lists to support construction, operation, and maintenance with emphasis on safety, quality, schedule, and cost control.

Hybrid work arrangement (4 in-office, 1 telecommute), travel up to 25%, and relocation assistance may be available for