Engineer, III, Sr/Principal

The Southern CompanyNaperville, IllinoisOn-siteFull-timeSenior, 5–8 yearsListed 5 hours ago

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About this role

About the Role

Put your engineering expertise to work on the natural gas infrastructure that supports customer demand. In this role, you’ll lead project engineering, project management, and technical problem-solving across engineering, construction, and equipment procurement. You’ll provide technical guidance for assets that meet GAS peaking and storage needs, bringing project leadership and expertise in natural gas process design and code requirements.

Opportunities at multiple levels: This position may be filled as Engineering III (Level 5), Senior Engineer (Level 6), or Principal Engineer (Level 7). Candidates who demonstrate advanced skills through work experience, education, and certifications may qualify for the more advanced positions.

What You’ll Bring

Required for All Levels

- A BA/BS in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Engineering III — Level 5

- 5 years of progressive engineering experience in project management, project engineering, or construction management of natural gas or other pipeline facilities.
- 2+ years of familiarity and experience with gas safety regulations or utility plant and/or pipeline construction practices.

Senior Engineer — Level 6

- 7 years of progressive engineering experience in project management, project engineering, or construction management of natural gas or other pipeline facilities.
- 3+ years of familiarity and experience with gas safety regulations or utility plant and/or pipeline construction practices.

Principal Engineer — Level 7

- 10 years of progressive engineering experience in project management, project engineering, or construction management of natural gas or other pipeline facilities.
- 3+ years of familiarity and experience with gas safety regulations or utility plant and/or pipeline construction practices.
- Demonstrated success leading programs or project teams.
- Recognition as a specialist in your area of expertise, with experience in natural gas engineering principles.
- Highly desirable: Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, and/or an advanced degree/certification.