Civil​/Structural Engineer – Mid-Level, Power Gen; Hybrid

Civil/Structural Engineer – Mid Level
* multiple positions**

Southern Company Services Technical Shared Services – Design Civil Retrofits APC&GPC

* Positions will be located in Birmingham, Alabama*

PLEASE NOTE This posting serves to fill multiple Civil/Structural Engineer positions, as follows:

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Civil/Structural Engineer (Mid-Level) – Minimum 5 years’ experience

• Positions will be located in Birmingham, Alabama.

• This position will require a mix of both office and field work.

• Hybrid work schedule (both in-office and telecommute); currently four (4) days in-office/in-the-field and one (1) day telecommute (subject to future adjustment)

• Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commute distance.

• This position will require some travel (day and overnight, up to 25%) and the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment, at times, with access to internet service.

This position is responsible for providing structural engineering design services for Southern Company Generation on capital and retrofit projects. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to perform structural design on small to large projects for the Southern Company fleet.

• Produce and check structural design calculations and drawings

• Multi-task and prioritize multiple project assignments to meet tight project commitment dates

• Effectively communicate with Supervisor, project team and Plant contacts

• Develop scope and man-hour estimate for assigned projects

• Coordinate design activities with other disciplines

• Provide schedule and staffing input for projects

• Prepare cost estimates and material takeoffs

• Provide engineering support to Plants and to Construction throughout all phases of the project

• Some non-extended travel to construction sites and client locations is required

Education:

• Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited program

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license in state of Alabama, Mississippi or Georgia or able to obtain one

Work Experience:

Junior-Level:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in structural design and/or plant experience related to power generation or heavy industrial/petrochemical facilities

• Project design and execution experience

• Experience in production of contract documents (drawings & specifications) for industrial projects

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Detailed knowledge of structural steel and concrete design principles and industry methodologies

• High level of initiative and the ability to effectively plan, organize and execute multiple projects

• Working knowledge of Plant facilities and projects for heavy industrial structures and components

• Proficiency with structural codes and standards such as ACI 318, AISC 9 th , 13 th , 14 th and/or 15 th Edition, ASCE 7 and IBC

• Experience using design software and computer programs such as STAAD PRO, Ansys, Navisworks, AutoCAD, SP Mats, etc.

• Good communication skills and ability to build and maintain strong relationships is a must

• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities

• Competitive Pay

• Excellent benefits packages which includes:

  • 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*

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