Engineer - Mechanical Design *multiple locations* (Alabama, Georgia, Coastal)

Overview

Engineer - Mechanical Design – multiple locations (Alabama, Georgia, Coastal)

Southern Company is hiring for a Mechanical Design Engineer to support environmental, new generation, and retrofit projects at generating plants. The role often leads detailed design activities with emphasis on safety, quality, schedule, cost, and customer satisfaction. This posting fills multiple Engineer positions in the Mechanical Design Engineering group across listed area locations.

Locations

• Alabama (Birmingham, AL area)
• Georgia (Atlanta, GA area)
• Coastal Alabama/Mississippi area (Mobile-Gulfport)

Work Schedule & Travel

• Hybrid work schedule (in-office and telecommute); currently four days in-office and one day telecommute (subject to adjustment).
• Mix of field and office work; field visits to generating facilities with possible overnight travel.
• Travel up to 25% (day and overnight).
• Relocation assistance may be provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical engineering design on environmental, new generation, and retrofit projects for Southern Company Generation.
• Lead detailed design activities for large projects or multiple retrofits, focusing on safety, quality, scheduling, costs, and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare high-quality design packages for constructing or modifying mechanical systems and facilities using CAD-based tools and Southern Company design standards.
• Provide design oversight to ensure compliance with codes, QA requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Manage other engineers, designers, and drafters; coordinate with other disciplines, clients, suppliers, and contractors.
• Interact with manufacturers and vendors to resolve design/material issues; review vendor design documents for conformance.
• Support Discipline Leads, Construction Services, Field Services, Project Management, Startup and Site personnel; assist with system checkout and startup as needed.
• Perform site visits for pre-construction, during construction, and post-construction phases; some overnight travel required.
• Demonstrate initiative, effective planning, organization, and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Adapt to changing project requirements and customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required.
• Advanced degree and PE license preferred.
• Experience designing mechanical systems for power generation facilities or similar heavy industrial facilities.
• Detailed knowledge of mechanical engineering design for power plant systems; ability to work independently or as part of a team; familiarity with codes, standards, QA, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong cost estimating, scheduling, risk assessment, and analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills; ability to lead and coordinate across disciplines.

Behavioral Attributes

• Safety First, intentional inclusion, integrity, and superior performance.
• Customer-focused, accountable, and collaborative; strong commitment to operational excellence and human performance concepts.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefits package including medical/dental, defined pension/cash balance plan, 401(k) with company match, performance-sharing plan, bonus opportunities, and tuition reimbursement.
• Additional compensation details provided during the hiring process.

About Southern Company

Southern Company is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond. We are committed to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, targeting net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. We value safety, integrity, service, and inclusion, and we provide a comprehensive total rewards strategy to support employees and their families. For more information, visit www.southerncompany.com.