Engineer / Analyst - SPC Renewable Asset Management

Engineer / Analyst – Renewable Asset ManagementThis position oversees the financial, operational, and strategic performance of renewable energy assets (primarily Solar and Wind) for Southern Power Company. Primary responsibilities include:Financial ManagementTracking and analyzing revenue, expenses, and overall asset profitability.Maintaining awareness of budgets, forecasts, and financial reports for the assets.Identifying and implementing opportunities for cost savings or revenue optimization.Asset Optimization & Lifecycle ManagementMaximizing the value and efficiency of renewable assets over their lifecycle.Maintaining awareness of plans for upgrades, repowering, or end-of-life decommissioning.Supporting due diligence of asset acquisitions and new development projects.Operational OversightMonitoring the performance of renewable energy assetsCoordinating with O&M teams to ensure high availability and performanceContract Management & ComplianceSupporting O&M contract development of renewable facilities targeted for acquisition or development by SPCEnsuring compliance with O&M AgreementsEnsuring that all compliance and regulatory requirements are metUnderstanding plant operation details and handling communication of updates and resolutions to management, internal and external customers, and peer groupsPerformance Analysis & ReportingCollaborating with performance engineering to utilize operational data to identify and pursue efficiency improvementsUsing data analytics tools to assess key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production variance and availability.Producing regular performance reports for stakeholders.Benchmarking performance against industry standards or contractual expectations.Stakeholder EngagementCollaborating with plant teams, various external and internal stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Partners, Generation Support, Commercial Optimization and Trading, Transmission, Regulatory & Market Compliance, Origination & Acquisitions, Accounting, Project Siting, Development and EPC, Project Analysis and Market Assessment, and Compliance and External Affairs) to ensure optimal asset performance and alignment with organizational goals.Participating in periodic face-to-face meetings and status calls various teamsDeveloping status reports and presentations for management updatesCoordinating site visits to renewable facilities.Industry EngagementAttending conferences to develop and leverage relationships with industry peers and OEMs to keep a pulse on the marketJob RequirementsEducationBachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology preferredExperienceMinimum of 3 years of power plant operations, project engineering, financial modeling, or asset management, preferably in renewablesProficiency in Microsoft Office products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)Contract management experienceManagement of multiple medium to large-scale projects, ensuring successful execution from planning through completionJob experience in the following areas is strongly preferred:Experience managing capital and O&M budgetsAbility to interpret operational data – PI or OIS experience a plusAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings (P&ID drawings, single lines, etc.)Ability to develop and communicate Key Performance Indicators to internal and external stakeholdersExperience with regulatory filings and compliance in the energy sectorOther relevant experience includes:Power plant design and constructionGeneration developmentUtility system planningBehavioral AttributesMust demonstrate Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior PerformanceExcellent communication and stakeholder management abilities requiredExcellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills are requiredMust demonstrate an intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous improvementMust demonstrate the ability to work in a team environmentMust demonstrate the ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external customersMust demonstrate strong written and presentation skills, as well as a commitment to accuracy and attention to detailEffectively interpret data to drive informed decision-making and communicate project outcomes with internal and external stakeholdersResourceful and self-starter with the ability to identify, prioritize, and organize work while managing multiple projects and meeting strict deadlinesMust demonstrate assertiveness and the ability to influence others tactfullyThe primary location for this position is in Birmingham, AL; however, the successful candidate can also work out of any of our Renewables Facilities listed below:Alabama:The Energy Center – Birmingham, ALCalifornia:Desert Stateline Solar Facility - Nipton, CATranquillity Solar Facility - Cantua Creek, CAGarland Solar Facility - Rosamond, CA 93560Henrietta Solar Project - Lemoore, CAGeorgia:Decatur Solar - Bainbridge, GATaylor Solar - Butler, GAKansas:Reading Wind Facility - Reading, KSNevada:Apex Solar - Las Vegas, NVSpectrum Solar - Las Vegas, NVBoulder Solar 1 Facility - Boulder City, NVNorth Carolina:Rutherford Solar - Forest City, NCOklahoma:Kay Wind - Newkirk, OKGrant Wind - Medford, OKWildhorse Mountain Wind - Clayton, OKGlass Sands Wind Facility - Sulphur, OKTexas:Wake Wind Energy Center - Floydada, TXBethel Wind Farm - Dimmitt, TXMillers Branch Solar Facility - Haskell, TXLamesa Solar Facility - Lamesa, TXRoserock Solar Facility - Fort Stockton, TXSalt Fork Wind Facility - Groom, TXTyler Bluff Wind - Muenster, TXCactus Flats Wind Project - Eden, TXWashington:Skookumchuck Wind - Rainier, WA 98576Overnight travel is required to renewable facilities located in various parts of the United States including, but not limited to, Georgia, West Virginia, Texas, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Maine, Washington, California, New Mexico, and Kansas.For California based applicants only: Pursuant to California law, the reasonable wage expectation for this position is $76,765- $145,934.Southern Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, is a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider meeting the electricity needs of municipalities, electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities, and other energy customers. Southern Power and its subsidiaries own 55 facilities operating or under construction in 14 states with more than 12,500 MW of generating capacity in Alabama, California, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, and Washington.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