Plant Engineer- Plant Miller

Southern Co.; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Co. Plant Miller is seeking a Plant Engineer to support plant operations, maintenance, and capital projects, applying engineering principles to improve reliability, efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance.

You will coordinate projects from conception through completion, managing budgets, schedules, contractor oversight, procurement support, and project documentation while collaborating with operations, maintenance, vendors, and corporate support groups to ensure safe, on-time,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university is required.
• Three+ years of power plant or industrial engineering experience preferred.
• One year of project management or project engineering experience preferred.
• Experience developing project scopes, estimates, schedules, and contractor work packages is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage assigned projects from conception through completion, including budgeting, scheduling, contractor oversight, procurement support, and project documentation.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, contractors, vendors, and corporate support groups to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and within budget.

Skills

Power plant knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

Excel

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.