High Energy Piping Engineer (Energy Center)

High Energy Piping Engineer

Southern Company Services – TSS Mechanical Systems Boiler/Piping Department

This position will be located at the Energy Center in Birmingham, AL

SUMMARY OF POSITION DUTIES

This position is assigned to the Technical Shared Services, Mechanical Field Services department. It provides high energy piping (HEP) work activities, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Stress analysis of HEP systems

• Specification of HEP supports

• Providing technical direction in the NDE inspection of HEP welds and components

• Participation in HEP related industry groups (e.g. ASME/EPRI)

• Application of ASME B31.1 Power Piping Code

• Field evaluation of HEP dynamic loading events

• Inspection and evaluation of HEP support systems

• Providing HEP temporary restraint/supporting plans in support of maintenance activities

• Structural evaluation of HEP hangers, assemblies, and associated structural steel

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university or PE license with related experience

• Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering degree preferred

Experience

Required:

• Detailed knowledge of HEP stress analysis principles and techniques

• Fossil power plant field experience working with HEP

• Fossil power plant field experience inspecting/troubleshooting HEP hanger and structural issues

• Working knowledge of HEP supports, including variable spring, constant and snubber function and design

• General knowledge of HEP NDE inspection techniques

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of Bentley AutoPIPE piping stress analysis software

• Working knowledge of the ASME B31.1 Power Piping Code applicable to piping design and analysis

• Experience in the detailed design of HEP supports

• Experience working with contractors

• Working knowledge of formal calculation documentation processes

• General knowledge of ASTM specifications for piping, structural shapes, plates and bars

• General knowledge of structural engineering principles to provide HEP temporary restraint/supporting plans in support of maintenance activities (e.g. cutting pipe to install new valve)

• General understanding of fossil power plant systems and operations

Travel Requirements

• This position requires extensive travel (approximately 50%-75%)

• This will include both day-trip and overnight travel and will be primarily within the Southern Company Generation fleet.

Behavioral Attributes

• Model “Our Values”: Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment

• Safety focus and a strong personal safety record

Additional Details

• Limited relocation assistance is available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the area

Benefits

• Competitive Pay

• Excellent benefits packages which includes:

  • Medical and dental coverage

  • Defined Benefit/Cash Balance Pension plan

  • Performance-sharing plan

  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match

  • Bonus opportunities

  • Tuition Reimbursement

Please submit an updated resume with your application

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

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.

Job Identification: 7129

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services