Southern Company · 14 hours ago
Instrumentation Engineer/Designer – Power Generation Systems **multiple positions**
Alabama, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSouthern Company is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond. They are seeking an Instrumentation Engineer/Designer responsible for leading and executing detailed design activities on process instrumentation and control systems at power generating facilities.
EnergyNatural ResourcesNuclear
Responsibilities
Develop instrumentation design documents for power generation facilities
Provide technical direction and oversite
Assist in the evaluation and purchase of instrumentation equipment
Prepare material take-offs for cost estimates and material procurement
Review vendor design documents to ensure conformance to design requirements
Coordinate work with other disciplines, clients, suppliers, and contractors
Provide on-site support during construction, startup, and checkout
Develop scope definition documents and estimates
Provide schedule inputs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution/program is required (Engineer position only)
Instrumentation and control system design and/or engineering experience is required, preferably within heavy industrial facilities or new construction projects
Experience developing instrumentation and controls system design including instrumentation datasheets, installation details, loop sheets, location drawings or 3D model representation, instrument indexes and lists, and editing P&IDs is required
Proficiency in AutoDesk Suite and Microsoft Office products
High level of initiative and ability to effectively plan, organize, and execute assigned work
Effective oral and written communication of technical topics
Self-starter and strong problem-solving skills
Customer focused with a willingness to meet the needs of our customers
Instrumentation Design codes and standards
Preferred
Advanced degree in related field is a plus
Professional Registration (PE License) desired
Experience with scope development, schedule input, material takeoffs, and fabrication drawing review is desired
Experience with gas combined cycle, coal powered, hydro plants, and freeze protection designs is a plus
3D modeling experience is preferred
Control system theory is preferred
Benefits
Medical and dental coverage
Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
Performance-sharing plan
401(k) plan with a generous company match
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
Southern Company
Southern Company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the shared services division of Southern Company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$6.16BKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Thomas Fanning
President and CEO
David Poroch
Chief Financial Officer
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