Engineer III (Mechanical)

PowerSouth Energy Cooperative; Andalusia (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pension Plan funded 100% by thecompany

401(k) Plan with up to 5% employer m

Group Life Benefits

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid Holidays

Paid Personal and Sick Leave

Educational Assistance

Job summary

PowerSouth Energy Cooperative in Andalusia, AL, is seeking an Engineer III (Mechanical) to provide engineering support within the Engineering & Operations Division. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required, and the role focuses on designing facilities for power generation and distribution, plus engineering calculations to ensure reliable operation.

Responsibilities include reviewing equipment specifications, leading special projects, and promoting teamwork across PowerSouth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Provides engineering support to Engineering & Operations Division.
• Responsibilities include designing facilities for generation, transmission or distribution of electrical power.

Responsibilities

• Designs facilities to be utilized in the generation, transmission, or distribution of electrical power to ensure members of a reliable power supply.
• Reviews and writes specifications for equipment used on PowerSouth's system to ensure PowerSouth equipment meets industry standards.
• Performs engineering calculations utilizing standard engineering formulas or computer techniques to ensure proper design and operation of PowerSouth's system.
• Completes special projects such as evaluating equipment or developing software to enable PowerSouth to be more efficient in the future.
• Responsible for ensuring the success of PowerSouth by promoting team work, group goals and objectives, proper communication and cooperation within the department, division, throughout the PowerSouth organization and with member systems.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Engineer III (Mechanical)

(Engineering & Operations Support Department)

PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, headquartered in Andalusia, AL, is a generation and transmission (G&T) electric cooperative with 22 distribution members - 18 electric distribution systems and four municipal electric systems - in Alabama and northwest Florida. PowerSouth's member systems provide power to end-use consumers across 51 counties in Alabama and 10 counties in Florida.

PowerSouth's most important asset is a workforce of more than 560 men and women at nine PowerSouth locations. Safety is PowerSouth's number one core value, and its employees set the bar for safety excellence and have achieved an impressive safety record.

JOB SUMMARY & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The purpose of this position is to provide engineering support to the Engineering & Operations Division. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designs facilities to be utilized in the generation, transmission, or distribution of electrical power to ensure members of a reliable power supply.
• Reviews and writes specifications for equipment used on PowerSouth's system to ensure PowerSouth equipment meets industry standards.
• Performs engineering calculations utilizing standard engineering formulas or computer techniques to ensure proper design and operation of PowerSouth's system.
• Completes special projects such as evaluating equipment or developing software to enable PowerSouth to be more efficient in the future.
• Responsible for ensuring the success of PowerSouth by promoting team work, group goals and objectives, proper communication and cooperation within the department, division, throughout the PowerSouth organization and with member systems.

BENEFITS:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pension Plan funded 100% by the company
• 401(k) Plan with up to 5% employer match
• Group Life Benefits
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Personal and Sick Leave
• Educational Assistance

Employment is subject to a negative drug screen, background check, and completion of a comprehensive application for employment.

Interested persons who meet the above qualifications may apply on PowerSouth's website at www.powersouth.com/careers by August 18, 2026.

EOE, including disability/vets