Capacity Procurement Engineer/Analyst · Southern Company

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:14:13 GMT
Engineering

Southern Company · Atlanta · hybrid

Capacity Procurement Engineer/Analyst

This is an exciting opportunity to join Southern Company's Capacity Procurement team as a Capacity Procurement Engineer/Analyst. As a key member of the team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring Southern Company has the reliable and affordable generation capacity it needs today and decades into the future.

The Capacity Procurement team sits at the center of this transformation, working cross-functionally across the Company to develop and administer Request for Proposals (RFPs) to procure Energy Storage Systems and thermal generation to meet the growing load needs and fleet transition for Southern Company's retail operating companies.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the lifecycle development and administration of capacity RFPs

Interface with internal partner organizations to design, implement, and administer capacity RFPs

Work directly with the Public Service Commission Staff and 3rd Party Independent Evaluator (IE) during the design, implementation and administering of the RFP

Identify and implement process improvements and program enhancements utilizing internal and external feedback

Lead efforts to track major milestones for capacity RFPs and associated projects

Provide regulatory support such as witness preparation, testimony, and data request response development, as needed for the certification process of selected proposals

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, finance or other technical/business area of study preferred

Additional consideration given for master's degree and/or relevant industry certifications (EIT, PE, CEM, PMP, etc.)

Prior experience in generation, renewables, analytics, project management, system planning and/or operations preferred

Demonstrated experience in project management, contract development, asset management and/or regulatory programs preferred

Experience negotiating, developing, and / or managing procurement contracts (PPAs, APAs, BTAs, EPCs, LTSA) is preferred

Working at Southern Company

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Please submit an updated resume and cover letter with your application.