Engineer / Analyst – SPC Renewable Asset Management

Employer description

Engineer / Analyst – Renewable Asset Management

Job Summary

This position oversees the financial, operational, and strategic performance of renewable energy assets (primarily Solar and Wind) for Southern Power Company. Primary responsibilities include:

Financial Management

Tracking and analyzing revenue, expenses, and overall asset profitability.Maintaining awareness of budgets, forecasts, and financial reports for the assets.Identifying and implementing opportunities for cost savings or revenue optimization.

Asset Optimization & Lifecycle Management

Maximizing the value and efficiency of renewable assets over their lifecycle. Maintaining awareness of plans for upgrades, repowering, or end-of-life decommissioning.Supporting due diligence of asset acquisitions and new development projects.

Operational Oversight

Monitoring the performance of renewable energy assets Coordinating with O&M teams to ensure high availability and performance

Contract Management & Compliance

Supporting O&M contract development of renewable facilities targeted for acquisition or development by SPCEnsuring compliance with O&M AgreementsEnsuring that all compliance and regulatory requirements are metUnderstanding plant operation details and handling communication of updates and resolutions to management, internal and external customers, and peer groups

Performance Analysis & Reporting

Collaborating with performance engineering to utilize operational data to identify and pursue efficiency improvementsUsing data analytics tools to assess key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production variance and availability.Producing regular performance reports for stakeholders.Benchmarking performance against industry standards or contractual expectations.

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborating with plant teams, various external and internal stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Partners, Generation Support, Commercial Optimization and Trading, Transmission, Regulatory & Market Compliance, Origination & Acquisitions, Accounting, Project Siting, Development and EPC, Project Analysis and Market Assessment, and Compliance and External Affairs) to ensure optimal asset performance and alignment with organizational goals. Participating in periodic face-to-face meetings and status calls various teamsDeveloping status reports and presentations for management updatesCoordinating site visits to renewable facilities.Industry Engagement

Attending conferences to develop and leverage relationships with industry peers and OEMs to keep a pulse on the market

Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred Experience

Job experience in the following areas is required:

Minimum of 3 years of power plant operations, project engineering, financial modeling, or asset management, preferably in renewables Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)Contract management experienceManagement of multiple medium to large-scale projects, ensuring successful execution from planning through completion

Job experience in the following areas is strongly preferred:

Experience managing capital and O&M budgetsAbility to interpret operational data – PI or OIS experience a plusAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings (P&ID drawings, single lines, etc.)Ability to develop and communicate Key Performance Indicators to internal and external stakeholdersExperience with regulatory filings and compliance in the energy sector

Other relevant experience includes:

Power plant design and constructionGeneration developmentUtility system planning

Behavioral Attributes

Must demonstrate Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior PerformanceExcellent communication and stakeholder management abilities required Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills are requiredMust demonstrate an intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous improvementMust demonstrate the ability to work in a team environmentMust demonstrate the ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external customersMust demonstrate strong written and presentation skills, as well as a commitment to accuracy and attention to detailEffectively interpret data to drive informed decision-making and communicate project outcomes with internal and external stakeholdersResourceful and self-starter with the ability to identify, prioritize, and organize work while managing multiple projects and meeting strict deadlinesMust demonstrate assertiveness and the ability to influence others tactfully

The primary location for this position is in Birmingham, AL; however, the successful candidate can also work out of any of our Renewables Facilities listed below:

Alabama:

The Energy Center – Birmingham, AL

California:

Desert Stateline Solar Facility - Nipton, CA

Tranquillity Solar Facility - Cantua Creek, CA

Garland Solar Facility - Rosamond, CA 93560

Henrietta Solar Project - Lemoore, CA

Georgia:

Decatur Solar - Bainbridge, GA

Taylor Solar - Butler, GA

Kansas:

Reading Wind Facility - Reading, KS

Nevada:

Apex Solar - Las Vegas, NV

Spectrum Solar - Las Vegas, NV

Boulder Solar 1 Facility - Boulder City, NV

North Carolina:

Rutherford Solar - Forest City, NC

Oklahoma:

Kay Wind - Newkirk, OK

Grant Wind - Medford, OK

Wildhorse Mountain Wind - Clayton, OK

Glass Sands Wind Facility - Sulphur, OK

Texas:

Wake Wind Energy Center - Floydada, TX

Bethel Wind Farm - Dimmitt, TX

Millers Branch Solar Facility - Haskell, TX

Lamesa Solar Facility - Lamesa, TX

Roserock Solar Facility - Fort Stockton, TX

Salt Fork Wind Facility - Groom, TX

Tyler Bluff Wind - Muenster, TX

Cactus Flats Wind Project - Eden, TX

Washington:

Skookumchuck Wind - Rainier, WA 98576

Overnight travel is required to renewable facilities located in various parts of the United States including, but not limited to, Georgia, West Virginia, Texas, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Maine, Washington, California, New Mexico, and Kansas.

For California based applicants only: Pursuant to California law, the reasonable wage expectation for this position is $76,765- $145,934.