The Pipeline & Renewable Investments organization is positioned within the Corporate Strategy group at Southern Company Gas and provides strategic leadership across the GAS enterprise. The Analyst, Pipeline Investments supports the evaluation, development, and execution of the Company’s interstate, FERC-regulated pipeline investment portfolio—helping ensure alignment with business priorities, system needs, and regulatory frameworks.
This role partners with cross-functional subject matter experts (e.g., System Planning, Gas Operations, Engineering, Construction, Finance, Regulatory, Legal, etc.) to advance pipeline investment opportunities from early screening through internal and external approvals and implementation readiness. The analyst assists with maintaining project governance, risk management, portfolio reporting, and coordination of technical, commercial, and regulatory workstreams. The analyst may support renewable natural gas (RNG) investment efforts and special projects from time to time.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the development, evaluation, and execution of pipeline investment initiatives, coordinating inputs across technical, commercial, regulatory, and financial stakeholders
- Support contract analysis and management activities, including review of key transaction documents and complex commercial agreements in partnership with Legal, Regulatory, and Commercial teams
- Research and communicate market, regulatory, and infrastructure development trends to inform pipeline investment strategies
- Develop clear, executive-level summaries, and presentations for management and key stakeholders, synthesizing technical, commercial, regulatory, and financial inputs
- Support portfolio management, reporting, and performance tracking for pipeline investments (e.g., schedules, budgets/capital spend, milestones, risks, and benefits realization), including monthly and ad-hoc reporting
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to screen, prioritize, and evaluate interstate pipeline capital projects, including operational impacts, constructability considerations, and execution readiness
- Communicate effectively across the enterprise on pipeline investment priorities and execution status, tailoring messaging for stakeholders and senior leadership
- Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop clear, executive-level summaries, reports, and presentations
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, supporting multiple stakeholders and priorities simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor; ability to build and leverage relationships with internal stakeholders and, as needed, external partners and counterparties
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate technical, commercial, regulatory, and financial considerations and communicate implications clearly
- Project coordination skills, including the ability to track action items, manage inputs, and support cross-functional workstreams from evaluation through implementation readiness
- Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously and maintain high attention to detail
- Understanding of program cost accounting, capital investment analysis, and economic evaluation concepts
- Experience supporting contract analysis and administration activities for complex commercial agreements is a plus
- Strong commitment to quality, accuracy, timeliness and continuous improvement
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, engineering, mathematics, accounting, or related field; advanced degree is a plus
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: investment analysis, corporate finance, capital budgeting, project/portfolio reporting, transaction support, strategic planning, or project management
- Understanding of interstate, FERC-regulated pipeline investments and key drivers (e.g., tariffs, contracts, throughput, cost estimating, schedule considerations, and risk factors)
- Experience with contract analysis, commercial agreement support, and/or coordination of diligence workstreams (technical, commercial, regulatory, and financial) is a plus
- High attention to detail with a commitment to quality, accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement; able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Strong expertise in Microsoft applications (especially Excel and PowerPoint) including financial/economic analysis, sensitivity/scenario analysis, and development of clear, executive-level summaries and reports
- Ability to travel in-state and nationally as needed and to visit operating assets and project sites (e.g., pipeline facilities, compressor stations), which may be outside in rough or uneven terrain
Disclaimer : This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.
About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .
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: 21275
Job Category: Renewable Energy
Job Schedule: Full time
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