Location: Birmingham, AL (Hybrid)Contract- 1 YearClient: Southern Company
Work Location & Schedule
Based in Birmingham, Alabama
Hybrid work model (office + remote)
Participation in remote support beyond normal business hours during flood events and real-time system operations
Weekend or extended-hour availability required during critical weather events
Position Overview
The Environmental Engineer I will serve as a Water Resources Engineer supporting Southern Company’s hydro reservoir management organization. This role contributes to the implementation of watershed water control plans including operational forecasting, flood control, and drought management across multiple hydro-generating watersheds.
The position supports hydrologic modeling, real-time monitoring systems, computer model development, and operation of the Hydro Optimization Management System (HOMS).
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer seeking hands-on experience in hydro operations, watershed modeling, and real-time water resource system management.
Primary Responsibilities
Water Resource Management
Support hydro operations forecasting
Assist with flood control and drought management strategies
Contribute to implementation of watershed water control plans
Modeling & Analysis
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
Support watershed modeling and river analysis
Assist with computer model development and configuration
Utilize river analysis software for operational planning
Systems & Technology Support
Support gaging systems including rain, stage, and temperature sensors
Assist with real-time instrumentation network oversight
Support data collection and dissemination systems
Assist with operation and maintenance of HOMS (Hydro Optimization Management System)
Perform programming and scripting to enhance internal software tools
Operational Support
Participate in real-time system support during weather events
Provide technical updates during operational forecasting cycles
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (required)
Foundational Knowledge
Basic understanding of:
Water resource management principles
Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
Watershed modeling
Fluid mechanics
Computer model development
Programming or scripting languages
Familiarity With
Gaging systems and hydrologic instrumentation
Data collection, analysis, and reporting
Numbers & Facts
Location
Birmingham, Alabama
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Analysis Softwareunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Data Collectionunmatched
Environmental Engineeringunmatched
Fluid Mechanics and Dynamicsunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
Hydrologyunmatched
Instrumentationunmatched
Management Strategyunmatched
Network Monitoringunmatched
Operational Controlunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Operations Planningunmatched
Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
Stormwater Managementunmatched
System Operationsunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Thermal Sensorunmatched
Time Trackingunmatched
Water Resource Managementunmatched
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