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About the role
The Engineer 1 position requires 0-5 years of
related experience and an accredited bachelor’s
degree. Responsible for applying engineering
processes, design criteria, and software
applications to design and construct power
related systrems. Supports estimate preparation,
develops design options, and prepares
construction specifications. Provide guidance,
oversight, and quality assurance reviews for
approved contractors as they develop design
solutions, cost estimates, and construction
packages. Job responsibilities include creating a
safe work environment by putting safety first,
understand the process used for planning,
design, operation, construction, and
maintenance, understanding the functions and
activities of various internal departments involved
in design, construction, and maintenance,
understanding design practices and work
processes, using all software applications used in
design, understanding industry and Southern
Company design standards, supporting design
standard and criteria development for the
system, supporting construction and
maintenance teams during day-to-day
operations, estimating material for projects,
transmitting construction packages and
supporting specifications. Skillsets and expertise
required for this position include introductory
engineering knowledge, basic problem-solving
skills, limited discretion making independent
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decisions based on procedure and review with
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supervisor, basic discipline software knowledge,
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strong work ethic, positive attitude, and the ability
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to build effective relationships with plant staff,
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design engineering staff and/or vendors.
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Education and Experience: Required: Bachelor’s
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degree in Engineering with ABET
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Accreditation Preferred: Civil, Mechanical, or
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Industrial Engineering. Engineer in Training (EIT)
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Certification. Work Experience: Required:
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None Preferred: Prior internship or co-op
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experience in an engineering field. Specific Skills
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& Knowledge Required: Ability to read and
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interpret engineering plans - intermediate to
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advanced proficiency, MS Office - intermediate
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proficiency, Ability to communicate to all levels of
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the organization. Preferred: CAD/GIS - basic
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proficiency, Hydraulic analysis experience,
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Project Management.
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