Southern Company · 4 hours ago
Technical Project Manager III (LV/MV Switchgear, Distributed Energy Resources (DER), Microgrid)
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSouthern Company is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers. The Technical Project Manager III will oversee the technical aspects of projects, ensuring effective communication, scheduling, budgeting, and completion of engineering deliverables related to Microgrid solutions.
EnergyNatural ResourcesNuclear
Responsibilities
TPM team coordination and supporting Project Management teams to manage respective teams to provide project deliverables
TPM team provides centralized support as a single point of contact between the Production Engineering Team and external project stakeholders
Develop internal design schedules and set milestones for multiple Product Development and revenue initiatives
Coordinate and lead Production Engineering project meetings to communicate scope, schedule, and budget
Monitors and report on overall project statuses to include but not limited to progress, spend, and risks
Support TPM team with close coordination with the Production Engineering Teams for the engineering deliverables of the systems as defined in the project scope, including but not limited to record drawings and product specifications, including as-build drawings
Oversee and support design Reviews on deliverables before release to Manufacturing
Help and drive support and coordinate project submittal drawings and client order confirmation
Establish and set efficient workflows to support the overall performance TPM Team utilization rate
Qualification
Required
Over 10 years of combined industry experience in technical design, electrical construction, and project management roles
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field (equivalent experience will be considered)
Experience within the power industry is advantageous
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical abilities to assess problems and develop effective solutions
Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization capabilities
Familiarity with multiple engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, and controls
Demonstrated adaptability with the ability to respond positively to cross-functional input and change
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project
Skilled in the use of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) or MRP systems
Demonstrated soft skills: effective communication (verbal and written), collaboration, problem-solving, and the ability to overcome obstacles
Extensive understanding of functional and departmental processes
Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% annually
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
Preferred knowledge of Bluebeam, Adobe, AutoCAD, and Vault products
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
Competitive pay and a matching 401 (k) plan
Vacation, Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO- personal and sick days)
Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account
Wellness Incentive Programs
Employee Referral Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
Southern Company
Southern Company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the shared services division of Southern Company.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.16BKey Investors
GRIP Program
2025-10-03Post Ipo Equity· $1.75B
2025-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.45B
2024-10-21Grant· $160M
Leadership Team
Thomas Fanning
President and CEO
David Poroch
Chief Financial Officer
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