Project Coord I, II, Sr

Mississippi Power Co; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Power Co. is seeking an Energy Innovation Coordinator to help deliver reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy through third‑party funded projects and pilots.

You will coordinate day‑to‑day activities, align with customer affordability goals, and work with community partners to drive impactful program delivery. The role requires hands‑on project management, budgeting, and reporting, plus collaboration across internal departments and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years in project coordination/management within utility, energy, or related fields.
• Experience planning and tracking schedules, budgets, deliverables, risks, and reporting.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency, renewable energy, or utility operations.
• Public speaking or presentation experience.
• Experience supporting budget tracking, performance goals, reporting, or compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and in project management/collaboration software.
• Certification in PM, process improvement, energy, or building performance preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate energy‑innovation projects from planning through implementation.
• Manage schedules, budgets, deliverables, workflows, risks, issues, and status reporting.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners including community organizations and funders.
• Support storm restoration and emergency response activities as needed.
• Provide regular status updates and facilitate meetings to drive accountability.

Skills

Organized project management

Detail-oriented

Proactive problem solving

Collaboration and communication

Meeting facilitation

Analytical and financial

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Project management software

Collaboration tools

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Energy Innovation Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the utility’s mission to deliver reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy to all customers. This position is responsible for coordinating the day-to‑day implementation of energy innovation projects funded through third‑party donations, community partnerships, pilots, and other flexible resources that deliver home and business efficiency, affordability, and sustainability improvements.

Working collaboratively across internal departments and with external partners, including community organizations, local governments, and funding agencies, the coordinator ensures that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with customer affordability and community energy goals. This role requires hands‑on project management to drive impact and continuous improvement in program delivery. This position will report to the Energy Innovation Projects Team Lead.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Public Administration, Communications, Social Work, Sociology, Finance, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field—or equivalent experience.

• Three or more years of experience in project coordination or management, community engagement, or program implementation within the utility, energy, community development, nonprofit, government, consulting, construction, housing, or related field.

• Experience coordinating projects from planning through implementation, including schedules, budgets, deliverables, workflows, risk tracking, issue resolution, and status reporting.

• Knowledge of energy efficiency, renewable energy, affordability programs, or regulated utility operations.

• Public speaking or presentation experience.

• Experience supporting budget tracking, performance goals, reporting, or compliance requirements.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel for budget and performance tracking, and project management or collaboration software.

• Relevant professional certification in project management, process improvement, energy, building performance, grants, contracts, or a related discipline is preferred but not required. Examples may include Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Lean Six Sigma, Certified Demand Side Management Professional (CDSM), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), or Building Performance Institute (BPI) credentials.

• Ability to travel routinely within the assigned region to meet with internal partners and customers, with occasional overnight travel for team and organizational meetings; total travel may be up to 25%.

• Ability to support assigned storm restoration and emergency response activities to help restore service safely, address customer needs promptly, and support community recovery. Requires flexibility to adjust work schedules, duties, and location. Assigned roles may include Damage Assessment Team (DAT) Assessor or Coordinator, Network Management System (NMS) Operator, Evaluator, Driver, or Logistics support.

KEY SKILLS:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, records, and follow-up items simultaneously.

• Proactive and solutions-focused, with sound judgment to identify issues early, recommend practical next steps, and elevate risks appropriately.

• Strong collaborator and communicator who builds productive relationships with internal teams, vendors, community organizations, funding partners, and other stakeholders.

• Comfortable working in an evolving environment, creating structure from incomplete information, and adapting as program, customer, or partner needs change.

• Effective meeting facilitator who can organize discussions, document decisions and action items, and maintain accountability through completion.

• Analytical and financially responsible,