[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 · Atlanta, GA # Instrumentation & Controls Engineer – New Generation Projects (BHM or ATL) Atlanta, GA, United States Operations Listed on Southern Company’s official careers site. Posted October 2, 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/21871) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Southern Company](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/) / Instrumentation & Controls Engineer – New Generation Projects (BHM or ATL) ## Job description WORK LOCATION / SCHEDULE This position is flexible to be based out of either Birmingham, AL or Atlanta, GA Work schedule (in-office, field and telecommute); currently four (4) days in-office and one (1) day telecommute (subject to adjustment). This position will require a mixture of both field and office work. Relocation assistance is available if you do not already live within a reasonable commute distance. ### PLEASE NOTE This position will be filled at the appropriate level based on the relevant experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. ### JOB SUMMARY Depending on experience level, this position will lead or support I&C activities for New Generation and Combined Cycle projects, with primary responsibility for DCS design, project team and vendor coordination, field commissioning and operational readiness. This position will also support the evaluation of emerging control, automation, simulation, analytics, and digital technologies for potential use on generation projects. Key responsibilities include: Lead and support DCS and Simulator activities such as issuing technical specifications, developing system layouts, I/O list development, control logic / graphics reviews, and alarm management. Serve as point of contact for all I&C-related project matters with other engineering disciplines and project representatives. Represent the I&C team in applicable project-related engineering meetings, including weekly/monthly EPC updates, 3D-model reviews, schedule and procurement reviews, and site walkdowns. Provide on-site field support during construction and startup project phases, assisting with DCS and Simulator installation, functional I/O testing and system checkout for all combined cycle, turbine, and balance of plant processes. Develop, evaluate and implement operational enhancements that increase unit reliability, flexibility, and operability. ### JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education: B.S. in Engineering is required P.E. ### License is a plus Skills / Experience Experience with industrial process or power generation systems is required. Combined Cycle or other power plant experience is a plus. Experience with Distributed Control Systems and/or PLCs. Experience in Emerson Ovation is a plus. Working knowledge of networking design and troubleshooting is preferred. Experience with protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus Serial, DNP3, OPC is a plus. Working knowledge of instrumentation design (temperature, level, pressure, flow, vibration, analytical). Experience supporting control system installation, factory or site acceptance testing, and plant startup is preferred. Knowledge of industry cyber security best practices including physical and electronic access limitations is desirable. Strong technical communication and cross-functional coordination skills. ### Behavioral Attributes Demonstrate Southern Company Values and be customer focused. Demonstrates a safety-first mindset and personal accountability. Build productive working relationships with plant personnel, project teams, vendors, and other engineering disciplines. Manages multiple priorities while maintaining attention to technical quality, schedule, and commitments. Communicate complex technical matters clearly to technical and nontechnical stakeholders. Works independently while recognizing when to engage additional organizational support. ### TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS This position requires travel (approximately 25%, sometimes up to 50%) outside the normal office location. Travel is generally concentrated during construction and startup periods. Some travel outside the Southern Company system to other sites and vendors will also be required. For a list of our comprehensive benefits, please review this link. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 2, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 16 days - Location: Atlanta, GA, United States[Apply on Southern Company’s careers site →](https://emje.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/21871) ## More jobs at Southern Company ### [Coordinator, Land Engineering (In Ofc 4 Days/Wk)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/jobs/a0d9406c60b02c58250f/) Atlanta, GA, United States ### [Equipment Services Engineer (Atlanta, GA)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/jobs/600cda1968b18c1031cd/) Atlanta, GA, United States ### [Grid Enhancing Technologies Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/jobs/0f4cf6a412a43c9b86c1/) Atlanta, GA, United States ### [I&C Renewables & BESS Site Lead Engineer/Specialist - I&C Renewables Project Support](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/jobs/a5e49453cef45b24fc11/) Atlanta, GA, United States ### [Interconnections Planning Engineer Project Coordinator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/jobs/8921ab6e9393fbd94d83/) Atlanta, GA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/veolia-environnement/jobs/cdaf4261a3755bfb6a4d/) Veolia Environnement · Bellevue, WA, United States ### [Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Principal/New Generation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-electric/jobs/5f461042acbde4747dc6/) American Electric · Columbus, OH +3 more ### [Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Senior/New Generation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-electric/jobs/873cee2396d042bd0720/) American Electric · Columbus, OH +3 more ### [Power Plant Controls Engineer - Generation Development & Construction](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/evergy/jobs/29dba68003298438175d/) Evergy · Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas-Topeka, Kansas-Wichita ### [Electrical Engineer - Instrumentation and Controls](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/targa-resources/jobs/481a880a7ace289e7248/) Targa Resources OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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