Electrical Engineer/Specialist - Volume Procurement
Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America
Full Time
1 week ago
Key skills
Change ManagementCommunication
About this role
Job Title: Electrical Engineer / Electrical Specialist – Volume Procurement
Position Summary
The Electrical Engineer / Specialist provides technical and execution support to the Volume Procurement group, enabling the efficient sourcing and delivery of electrical equipment and engineering services for multiple new generation projects. This role operates in a programmatic environment, supporting multiple projects simultaneously by coordinating across engineering design teams, suppliers, procurement, quality, and project controls. The successful candidate ensures technical integrity, procurement efficiency, and alignment with project schedule, cost, and quality objectives from bid through delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Procurement & Contract Execution
- Develop and issue purchase orders for electrical equipment and associated engineering services
- Partner with design teams to assemble comprehensive bid packages, including technical specifications, scope of work, and evaluation criteria
- Support supplier evaluation, bid reviews, and technical recommendations for awards
- Administer supplier contracts, including scope clarification, issue resolution, and change management
Manufacturing & Supplier Coordination
- Track manufacturing progress and validate milestones to support progress payments based on supplier performance
- Conduct weekly or biweekly progress meetings with vendors to review manufacturing status, identify risks, and drive issue resolution
- Gather detailed manufacturing schedules and key production milestones and communicate them to project scheduling teams for integration into project plans
- Develop and deliver monthly long lead time projections and status updates to stakeholders
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure adherence to technical, schedule, and quality requirements
Technical Oversight & Quality Assurance
- Review vendor drawings and technical submittals for compliance with project specifications
- Ensure Design Engineering subject matter experts (SMEs) participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs)
- Coordinate and communicate witness points and hold points to the Quality team for inspection planning
- Support issue resolution related to design, manufacturing, and supplier performance
Project Coordination & Delivery
- Track and manage delivery of electrical components to job sites, ensuring alignment with construction schedules
- Collaborate with project leads and project controls teams on schedule, cash flow, and quality performance
- Provide regular updates and clear communication on procurement status, risks, and mitigation strategies across multiple projects
Programmatic Support
- Support a portfolio of projects simultaneously, applying standardized processes and best practices across all procurement activities
- Drive consistency, efficiency, and continuous improvement within the Volume Procurement function
- Serve as a key interface between engineering, procurement, supply chain, quality, and project execution teams
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline preferred
- Other degrees may be considered with relevant experience.
- 5+ years relevant experience with technical training and hands-on experience in electrical systems, equipment, or procurement-related functions will be considered in lieu of a degree
- 3+ years of experience in electrical engineering, procurement engineering, or project execution preferred
- Previous experience in procurement processes, supplier management, and contract administration highly desired
- Demonstrated strong communication skills, including the ability to lead supplier calls, present updates, and coordinate across diverse stakeholders preferred
Experience:
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of electrical equipment used in power generation, industrial, or infrastructure projects such as Motor Control Centers, Switchgear, Transformers, Breakers, etc.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings – Single Lines and P&IDs, shop drawings, and technical specifications
- Experience supporting power generation or utility-scale projects
- Knowledge of project scheduling and cost tracking concepts
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication
Behavioral Attributes
- Demonstrate Southern Company Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Superior Performance, and Act with Integrity
- Customer focused
- Works effectively in collaborative team setting
About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.