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SoloPulse

Systems Engineering Intern

Peachtree Corners, GA

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Infographic showing various Engineering Startup job openings in Atlanta, GA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 7% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 83% In-person, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $141,237 per year, or $67.9 per hour.

Startup Lead / Engineer - Startup & Commissioning

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Southern Company

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

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$98K - $129K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Posted 4 days ago

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Startup Lead / Engineer - Startup & Commissioning
TSS Project Shared Services
POSITION SUMMARY
In this position you will have the opportunity to research, plan, coordinate, schedule, facilitate, and inspect the day-to-day startup and commissioning activities for Technical Shared Services supporting Projects East/West New Generation, BESS, Southern Company Gas. This position will have some direct responsibilities for the onsite startup management, site activities, contract management, and cost management.
This position will be filled as a Startup Lead / Engineer - Level 5- 6 and will report to the Startup manager.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Abide by all safety rules and help establish and maintain a culture focused on safety.
  • Help establish and maintain a culture of inclusiveness and teamwork.
  • Inspection of construction installations for compliance to drawings and specifications.
  • Assist in the planning for proper sequence and schedule of startup activities to ensure completion within schedule and budget requirements.
  • Ensure that the quality requirements of the applicable plans, specifications and standard practices are met.
  • Maintain an awareness of measurable startup activities to be completed and monitor progress versus schedule requirements.
  • Identify installation problems, assist in developing solutions, and ensure corrective actions are taken by the craft, contractor, or vendor in accordance with an approved plan.
  • Maintain an awareness of equipment and material delivery schedules and monitor deliveries to ensure support of startup activities.
  • Assist site management in administration of the contract(s), including but not limited to reporting, invoicing, scheduling, change management, etc.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
  • Previous experience in heavy industrial startup, construction, or capital projects experience preferred.
  • Electrical and Mechanical installation/maintenance/startup experience in a power plant or heavy industrial environment is preferred.
  • Previous experience overseeing startup and operations is preferred.
  • Previous Gas or BESS (large scale battery storage systems) project experience is preferred
  • Multi-discipline knowledge in heavy industrial construction preferred.
  • Startup Candidate must have electrical knowledge with low voltage, high voltage, instrumentation installation & controls and the ability to read and understand single lines, wiring diagrams and operation and maintenance manuals.
  • Startup candidate must have mechanical knowledge with installation of piping, equipment, and general knowledge of civil work and the ability to read and understand piping and instrumentation diagrams, isometrics, and operation and maintenance manuals.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Thorough knowledge of OSHA and applicable environmental regulations.
  • Adequate knowledge of startup and construction standard practices, techniques, quality requirements, applicable codes and standards.
  • Adequate knowledge of construction contracts and labor agreements.
  • Ability to interface with project teams, construction, contractors, designers, vendors and other stakeholders connected with the project.
  • Ability to identify technical problems and assist in providing resolutions to problems.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are required.
  • Must be flexible, adapting easily to changing priorities.
  • Ability to resolve issues relative to checkout and commissioning and install and operational issues.
  • Ability to assess and mitigate risk continuously.
  • Strong computer skills, particularly proficiency with Microsoft Suite including SharePoint and Teams.

Behavioral Attributes
  • Model Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
  • Conduct all activities with a focus on providing superior value to our customers.
  • Results oriented self-starter who takes responsibility for his/her area of responsibility.
  • The ability to lead and work effectively in a team setting.
  • The ability to be flexible as the demands of the business change.

TRAVEL:
  • This position can/will require travel.
  • This may include some overnight travel and will be primarily within the Southern Company operating territory (AL, GA, IL, VA)

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
  • Some relocation assistance is available if the selected candidate currently resides outside of a reasonable commute distance.

BENEFITS
  • Competitive Pay
  • Excellent benefits packages which includes:
    • Medical and dental coverage
    • Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
    • Performance-sharing plan
    • 401(k) plan with a generous company match
    • Bonus opportunities
    • Tuition Reimbursement

***Please submit an updated resume with your application***
About Us
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.
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