Plant Engineer- Plant Miller

Southern Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Company is seeking a Plant Engineer for Plant Miller to support operations, maintenance, and capital projects using engineering principles to improve reliability, efficiency, and safety. The engineer will manage projects from conception through completion, including budgeting, scheduling, and contractor oversight, collaborating with operations, maintenance, vendors, and corporate support groups.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 3+ years in power/industrial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university is required.
• Minimum of three years of power plant or industrial engineering experience is preferred.
• Minimum of one year of project management or project engineering experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support plant operations, maintenance, and capital project execution by applying engineering principles to improve reliability, efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Coordinate and manage projects from conception to completion, including budgeting, scheduling, contractor oversight, procurement support, and documentation.
• Work with operations, maintenance, contractors, vendors, and corporate teams to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and within budget.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Power plant systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Job description

Plant Engineer- Plant Miller

Job Summary

This position will support plant operations, maintenance, and capital project execution through the application of engineering principles to improve plant reliability, efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance. The Plant Engineer is responsible for providing technical expertise for plant systems and equipment, identifying and implementing solutions to improve performance, and supporting troubleshooting efforts during equipment failures and operational challenges. The position will develop engineering evaluations, recommendations, and project scopes to support maintenance and capital improvements.

The Plant Engineer will coordinate and manage assigned projects from conception through completion, including budgeting, scheduling, contractor oversight, procurement support, and project documentation. The engineer will work closely with operations, maintenance, contractors, vendors, and corporate support groups to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and within budget.

Job Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university is required.

Experience

• A minimum of three years of power plant or industrial engineering experience is preferred.
• A minimum of one year of project management or project engineering experience is preferred.
• Experience developing project scopes, estimates, schedules, and contractor work packages is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of power plant systems and engineering principles.

Travel Requirements

Minimal travel required. Periodic travel may be required for training, vendor visits, and project support activities.

Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.

For more information, visit www.AlabamaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/AlabamaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/AlabamaPower), LinkedIn (Linkedin.com/company/alabama-power), and Instagram (Instagram.com/alabamapower).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.