Job Description

Engineering Assistant II

Contract- 2 Years

Client- Southern Company Services.

Location- Birmingham, AL

The Engineering Assistant II supports the engineering management team by providing administrative, coordination, and analytical support to ensure engineering projects are executed efficiently and on schedule. This role plays a key part in project coordination, documentation control, communication, and reporting across engineering teams, contractors, and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced engineering environment while supporting multiple projects and priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Documentation

• Assist in creating, organizing, and maintaining project documentation, including:

  • Engineering plans

  • Project schedules

  • Budgets

  • Reports and supporting materials

• Ensure all engineering-related documentation is accurate, current, and accessible to project teams

• Support document control and version management for engineering deliverables

Communication & Coordination

• Facilitate communication among engineering teams, project stakeholders, and contractors

• Prepare and distribute engineering communications, including:

  • Meeting agendas

  • Meeting minutes

  • Status updates and reports

• Assist in scheduling meetings, site visits, and project-related events

Project & Financial Support

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support timely completion of engineering milestones

• Assist with monitoring project budgets and expenses

• Support preparation of financial reports, forecasts, and cost tracking documentation

Data & Reporting

• Collect and analyze project data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities

• Prepare summary reports and recommendations based on data analysis

• Support engineering leadership with insights to improve project execution and efficiency

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

  • Engineering degree preferred

• 5–10 years of experience supporting engineering teams, projects, or operations

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Experience with project management software and basic data analysis tools

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• General understanding of engineering activities, workflows, and project lifecycles

• Ability to build effective working relationships with:

  • Plant staff

  • Design engineering teams

  • Vendors and contractors

Preferred Attributes

• Experience supporting engineering projects in industrial, utility, power, or manufacturing environments

• Familiarity with engineering documentation standards and project controls

• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and support engineering leadership