Supplier Engineer (Atlanta or Birmingham)
SCS, Technical Shared Services
*PLEASE NOTE _This posting will serve to fill multiple Engineer positions within our Generation & Transmission Quality group. We are open to considering all levels of experience, provided you meet the basic qualifications outlined below.
WORK LOCATION & TRAVEL
- This position will be in either Birmingham, AL or Forest Park, GA (Metro Atlanta)
- This position will require a mix of field and office work.
- Field work can include site visits to suppliers’ shops and various work locations.
- Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time, including domestic and international.
- If you love travel and manufacturing this could be a great career for you.
POSITION SUMMARY
Technical Shared Services maintains expertise in the manufacturing of power generation and transmission equipment. This position will support Southern Company Generation and Transmission projects including Combined Cycle projects, Solar, Battery Storage, and Hydro power projects. This position will additionally support Transmission’s Power Delivery Grid Modernization/Hardening and the included material and equipment. In this role you will interface with customers, suppliers, and management to ensure equipment meets Southern Company specifications. This includes visiting suppliers, tracking customer issues, and performing surveillances and inspections. You will also be the focal point for communicating supplier corrective actions back to the Engineering and Procurement teams.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide manufacturing Subject Matter Expertise (SME).
- Monitor supplier performance and form partnerships to drive continuous improvement.
- Respond to issues and communicate with external suppliers and internal customers.
- Conduct capability assessments and process validations to support supplier selection activities.
- Interface with Engineering and Procurement to ensure suppliers meet Southern Company standards.
- Track concerns from internal customers and conduct follow-through for timely resolutions.
- Perform inspections and determine acceptability of various equipment and material such as transmission line and substation products (poles, hardware, conductor, etc.), structural steel, transformers, steam turbines, hydro turbines, gas turbines, fans, motors and pumps, and various other power delivery and generation equipment.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field required (electrical, mechanical, or relevant engineering or construction management degree).
Experience & Skills:
- Manufacturing and/or fabricating process experience is required.
- Experience interfacing with customers and suppliers.
- Experience developing and delivering presentations to management.
- Skilled in MS Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
Additional Requirements:
- Maintain adherence to all safety guidelines.
- Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications.
- Possess strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work in a team environment, establishing partnerships both internally and externally.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to pivot direction with changing customer needs.
BENEFITS
- 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_
About Southern Company
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 distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 17415
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Company Services
