Briley Steele

Briley Steele is an experienced energy professional currently serving as an Energy Scheduler at Southern Company since April 2024, focusing on optimizing the company's generation fleet in the real-time wholesale power market. Prior to this role, Briley Steele held various positions at Palmetto Engineering & Consulting, including Vice President for the Mid-South Area, Project Manager, and Engineer in Training (EIT) from February 2019 to April 2024. Earlier experience includes internships and temporary roles at Santee Cooper and a position as a Geosynthetic Lab Operator at GSE Environmental. Briley Steele holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Carolina, earned in 2018.