Capacity Procurement Engineer/Analyst

Capacity Procurement Engineer/Analyst System Planning – Generation Procurement This position will be located at GPC Headquarters in Atlanta, GA WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE & TRAVEL This position will be located at GPC Headquarters in Atlanta, GA. Hybrid work schedule (both in-office and telecommute); currently four (4) days in-office and one (1) day telecommute. Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commute distance. This position will require some travel (day and overnight, up to 25%) and the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service.

These are exciting and transformative times in Southern Company’s history and the power industry. As customer demand grows and the generation fleet evolves, the need for reliable, affordable, and forward ‑ looking capacity resources has never been more critical. The Capacity Procurement team sits at the center of this transformation. Our mission is simple but essential: ensure Southern Company has the reliable and affordable generation capacity it needs today and decades into the future. The Capacity Procurement team plays a pivotal role, 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 (Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, and Mississippi Power Company), which includes the evaluation, due diligence, and selection of these future generation proposals. This position will be filled as an Engineer / Engineering Analyst based on the successful candidate’s education. The role will primarily support Georgia Power Company’s capacity RFP activities through all phases of the RFP process, including the initial RFP design through commercial operation or delivery commencement. This position will also support the structuring and development of the associated commercial contracts which include Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and Asset Purchase Agreements (APAs) for existing operating assets. Job Duties & Responsibilities : Support the lifecycle development and administration of capacity RFPs. Interface with internal partner organizations (Resource Planning, Generation Planning & Development, Technical Shared Services, Accounting, Finance, and Treasury, Transmission Planning, etc.) to design, implement, and administer capacity RFPs. This includes supporting the development of RFP documents and pro forma contract development, assisting with bid evaluation efforts to ensure accurate and timely evaluation, and the selection of winning proposals. Work directly with the Public Service Commission Staff and 3 rd 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. Foster and maintain strong working relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external parties. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience: 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,