Description

Engineer III

(Electrical Engineering)

PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, headquartered in Andalusia, AL, is a generation and transmission (G&T) electric cooperative serving the wholesale power needs of 20 distribution members – 16 electric cooperatives and four municipal electric systems – in Alabama and northwest Florida. Today, PowerSouth remains a trusted energy provider for our member systems, who serve end-use consumers in 39 counties in Alabama and ten counties in Florida. 

PowerSouth’s most important asset is a workforce of over 500 men and women at nine PowerSouth locations. Safety is PowerSouth’s number one core value, and our employees set the bar for safety excellence and have achieved an impressive safety record.

Requirements

JOB SUMMARY & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

The purpose of this position is to provide engineering support to the Engineering & Operations Division. This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.   

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Designs facilities to be utilized in the generation, transmission, or distribution of electrical power to ensure members of a reliable power supply.
• Reviews and writes specifications for equipment used on PowerSouth’s system to ensure PowerSouth equipment meets industry standards.
• Performs engineering calculations utilizing standard engineering formulas or computer techniques to ensure proper design and operation of PowerSouth’s system.
• Completes special projects such as evaluating equipment or developing software to enable PowerSouth to be more efficient in the future.
• Responsible for ensuring the success of PowerSouth by promoting team work, group goals and objectives, proper communication and cooperation within the department, division, throughout the PowerSouth organization and with member systems.

BENEFITS: 

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan funded 100% by the company
• 401(k) Plan with up to 5% employer match 
• Group Life Benefits 
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Personal and Sick Leave
• Educational Assistance

Employment is subject to a negative drug screen, background check, and completion of a comprehensive application for employment.  

Interested persons who meet the above qualifications may apply on PowerSouth’s website at www.powersouth.com/careers by November 3, 2025. 

EOE, including disability/vets