Engineering Administrative Assistant to Director

Southern Co.; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Company Gas is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide direct support to the Director of Engineering and the broader Engineering organization. You will manage calendars, coordinate meetings and travel, and assist with materials, expense reporting, and department communications.

The ideal candidate has strong organization, discretion, initiative, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced engineering environment; experience with MS Office tools is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Experience supporting a leader, department, or project team.
• Strong meeting planning, travel coordination, and expense support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars and coordinate meetings for the Director of Engineering and team.
• Plan travel, prepare meeting materials, and track action items.
• Support expense reporting and purchasing processes.
• Assist with department communications and documentation.

Skills

Calendar management

Travel planning

Meeting coordination

Communication

Discretion

Prioritization

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred in related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Southern Company Gas is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide direct support to the Director of Engineering and the broader Engineering organization. You will manage calendars, coordinate meetings and travel, and assist with materials, expense reporting, and department communications.

The ideal candidate has strong organization, discretion, initiative, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced engineering environment; experience with MS Office tools is required.