Location
Naperville, IL (Hybrid: Monday–Thursday in-office)
Start Date: December 1, 2025
End Date: November 30, 2026
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated Engineer I to join our System Planning team in Naperville, IL. This hybrid role offers an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers to gain hands-on experience in power system design and construction. The successful candidate will apply engineering principles, design criteria, and software tools to support the development of power-related systems and infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply engineering processes and design standards to develop power system solutions.
- Support cost estimation, design option development, and construction specification preparation.
- Provide oversight and quality assurance for contractor-developed designs and construction packages.
- Promote a safe work environment by prioritizing safety in all tasks.
- Understand and support planning, design, operation, construction, and maintenance processes.
- Collaborate with internal departments to ensure alignment across design and construction activities.
- Utilize design software and adhere to industry and Southern Company standards.
- Assist in developing and maintaining system design standards and criteria.
- Support field teams during construction and maintenance operations.
- Estimate materials and transmit construction packages and specifications.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- 0–5 years of related engineering experience.
- Introductory engineering knowledge and basic problem-solving skills.
- Ability to make limited independent decisions with supervisory review.
- Basic proficiency in discipline-specific software.
- Intermediate proficiency in MS Office.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans.
- Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and effective communication skills across all organizational levels.
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
- Internship or co-op experience in an engineering field.
- Basic proficiency in CAD/GIS.
- Experience with hydraulic analysis and project management.