[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Southern Company jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Southern Company · Birmingham, AL # Project Engineer – New Generation Development Birmingham, AL, United States Full-time Operations Listed on Southern Company’s official careers site. Posted October 14, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Southern Company’s careers site →](https://emje.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/22159) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Southern Company](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/) / Project Engineer – New Generation Development ## Job description ### Project Engineer - New Generation Development SCS Technical Shared Services (TSS), Projects WORK LOCATION This position will be located at The Energy Center in Birmingham, AL This position will require some travel (up to 25%, mix of both day-trip and overnight) - May require some travel to field sites on an as-needed basis. Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commute distance. ### POSITION SUMMARY This position will support the New Generation group in the development of projects including new renewable (solar and battery), and natural gas generation projects. Responsibilities include working closely with various TSS departments as well as other Southern Company groups to develop deliverables to support project development activities. Work products include developing project scope, schedule and cost estimates for the engineering, procurement, construction, and start-up of new generation projects. ### EXPERIENCE Open to considering all levels of experience, provided you meet the basic qualifications as outlined below. ### Education & Job Experience Bachelor’s degree in engineering, applied science, or related technical field is required Advanced degrees in Business and Management are a plus Plant, project, and/or construction management experience preferred Experience on capital projects, developing scopes of work, schedules, and estimates strongly preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of various technologies applicable to current new generation projects Knowledge of construction standard practices, techniques, quality requirements, applicable codes, and standards. Ability to coordinate and build strong working relationships with a wide range of Southern Company Generation organizations Knowledge of construction contracts and labor agreements. Ability to interface with contractors, designers, vendors, and other parties connected with the project. Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects independently with little oversight Ability to accurately appraise technical situations and recommend resolutions to problems. Interpersonal, communication, and strong leadership skills. ### Behavioral Attributes Must possess strong work ethic and personal accountability The ability to work effectively in a team setting Consistent demonstration of ### Our Values behaviors - Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance. ### BENEFITS Competitive Pay Excellent benefits packages which include: Medical and dental coverage Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan Performance-sharing plan 401(k) plan with a generous company match Bonus opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Please submit an updated resume with your application ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 14, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 18, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 4 days - Location: Birmingham, AL, United States - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Southern Company’s careers site →](https://emje.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/22159) ## More jobs at Southern Company ### [Cash Operations Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/jobs/f10796e8d2a236d16b75/) Birmingham, AL, United States ### [Distribution System Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/jobs/c8c994b9d7bbf82ecff2/) Birmingham, AL, United States ### [Environmental Permitting & Siting Engineer / Specialist (Hybrid - 4 days a week on-site)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/jobs/59e545e448333dcfeeaf/) Birmingham, AL, United States ### [Grid Stability and Special Studies Engineer (Multiple Positions)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/jobs/48d678eb4addfa9c837f/) Birmingham, AL, United States ### [Power System Coordinator (Transmission System Operator)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/jobs/d6e6b7d9c0d3ed88e8ba/) Birmingham, AL, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Electrical Engineer - Generation Development & Construction](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/evergy/jobs/89bdcb1a430d62ffb100/) Evergy · Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas-Topeka ### [Power Plant Controls Engineer - Generation Development & Construction](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/evergy/jobs/29dba68003298438175d/) Evergy · Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas-Topeka, Kansas-Wichita ### [Director, Sales Development (outbound demand generation)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/equinix/jobs/ac490485526cd764a696/) Equinix · Dallas, Texas, United States ### [Project Manager (Sr. - Staff) | NEW GENERATION (project development/acquisition, natural gas, renewables, BESS) *** multiple opportunities ***](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-electric/jobs/cc08a0b1811c7d0d747f/) American Electric · Columbus, OH ### [Generation Project Development Engineer (Eng., Sr, Staff or Principal)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/xcel-energy/jobs/fc034f3e9aa04166fe88/) Xcel Energy · Minneapolis, MN, US +2 more OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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