Senior Engineer (Level 6)
Plant Scherer – Juliette, GA
Job Summary
Southern Company is seeking an experienced, high‑performing Engineer to support Plant Scherer, one of the largest generation facilities in the United States.
This role is intended for engineers with 10+ years of experience in power generation or heavy industrial environments who bring strong technical depth, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to lead complex initiatives. Senior Engineers at Plant Scherer play a critical role in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation, while serving as technical leaders, mentors, and trusted partners to Operations, Maintenance, and leadership teams.
The successful candidate will be expected to own plant systems, lead cross‑functional efforts, influence decision‑making, and proactively identify risks and opportunities impacting long‑term asset performance.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & System Ownership
- Serve as a technical authority for assigned plant systems, equipment, or engineering programs.
- Provide expert engineering judgment for equipment performance issues, design changes, risk assessments, and operational challenges.
- Lead or support complex troubleshooting efforts, root cause analyses (RCA), and development of sustainable corrective actions.
- Ensure engineering solutions are practical, safe, and aligned with plant operational realities.
Project Management
- Lead engineering projects from concept through implementation, including scope development, engineering design, contractor coordination, cost control, and schedule management.
- Develop and execute multi‑year improvement strategies for reliability, performance, and lifecycle asset management.
- Support capital planning, budget development, and prioritization of engineering initiatives.
Reliability, Performance & Process Optimization
- Analyze equipment and system performance to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Partner with Operations and Maintenance to improve equipment reliability, availability, and efficiency.
- Apply industry best practices, fleet guidance, and operating experience to plant‑specific challenges.
- Support condition‑based maintenance (CBM), predictive technologies, and reliability‑centered maintenance efforts.
Maintenance & Operations Support
- Provide technical leadership during maintenance planning, execution, and post‑work reviews.
- Support forced and planned outage activities, including troubleshooting, work scope development, and lessons learned.
- Collaborate closely with operators, planners, and craftsmen to ensure engineering decisions support safe and efficient execution.
Safety, Compliance & Risk Management
- Perform all work in accordance with Southern Company safety values, OSHA requirements, and environmental regulations.
- Lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture, accountability, and environmental stewardship.
- Ensure safety and compliance are embedded in all engineering designs, modifications, and RCA outcomes.
- Support regulatory, environmental, and internal compliance initiatives as required.
Mentorship & Communication
- Work effectively with cross‑functional teams including Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, Compliance, and Engineering peers.
- Clearly communicate complex technical concepts to a wide range of audiences, including plant leadership.
- Mentor and support the development of early‑career engineers and peers.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on technical and operational matters.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving best practices in power generation.
- Champion innovative solutions that enhance safety, reliability, and operational excellence.
- Actively participate in fleet‑wide forums, working groups, and technical conferences, and translate learnings into actionable plant improvements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
- 10 or more years of engineering experience in power generation, utilities, or heavy industrial environments.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical efforts and influence cross‑functional teams.
- Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
- Proven experience managing engineering projects and/or plant systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Maximo, Tableau, and Power BI.
Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive experience in coal, combined cycle, or large‑scale power generation facilities.
- Strong working knowledge of boilers, turbines, generators, balance‑of‑plant systems, and auxiliary equipment.
- Experience with asset management and maintenance systems (e.g., Maximo or similar).
- Familiarity with data analytics, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or MBA preferred.
- Experience serving as a system owner, technical lead, or reliability engineer.
If this job is determined to be a critical job, limitations for transferring internally within the Company may apply for a set period of time. If applicable, details will be shared during the selection process.
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
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: 17582
Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
