Job Description

Engineer I – Power Systems Design

Location: Moss Point, MS Contract 6 Months
Client: Southern Company

We are seeking a motivated Engineer I to support engineering design, construction, and maintenance activities within a utility and power environment.

This role is ideal for early-career engineers who are interested in power systems, utility infrastructure, and engineering design. The Engineer I will support design development, construction package preparation, CAD updates, material estimating, and coordination with internal teams and contractors.

The ideal candidate will possess foundational engineering knowledge, CAD experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and a willingness to learn utility engineering processes and standards.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Design & Support

• Apply engineering processes, design criteria, and software applications to support power-related system design and construction.
• Assist in developing:
  • Design solutions
  • Construction packages
  • Engineering specifications
  • Material estimates
• Support preparation of project estimates and engineering documentation.

CAD & Drawing Management

• Perform walkdowns and field verification activities.
• Mark up and update:
  • Mechanical drawings
  • Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Engineering documentation
• Utilize CAD software to revise and maintain design drawings.

Construction & Project Support

• Support construction and maintenance teams during project execution and daily operations.
• Assist with transmitting construction packages and supporting specifications.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and plant personnel to ensure project accuracy and compliance.

Quality Assurance & Standards

• Provide oversight and quality reviews for contractor-developed design solutions and construction packages.
• Support adherence to:
  • Utility engineering standards
  • Safety requirements
  • Design procedures
  • Southern Company engineering standards

Safety & Operations

• Promote a safe work environment by prioritizing safety in all activities.
• Gain understanding of:
  • Planning processes
  • Design practices
  • Construction operations
  • Maintenance activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional internal departments supporting utility operations.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Engineering Technology
  • Related Engineering discipline
• Degree must be from an accredited institution.

Experience

• 0–5 years of related engineering experience.
• Minimum 2 years of CAD experience required.
• Experience walking down, marking up, and updating:
  • Mechanical drawings
  • P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams)

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with:
  • Engineering design software
  • CAD applications
  • Construction drawings
  • Utility or industrial systems
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and design processes.