Automation Developer/Engineer - Substation Integration & Automation (SIA)
SCS Transmission Equipment & Standards, Substation Automation Department
This position will be located in Birmingham, AL or Forest Park, GA
JOB SUMMARY
This position reports to the Substation Integration and Automation (SIA) Manager located in Birmingham. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining critical applications used by SIA engineers for configuring transmission substations. This role involves collaboration within a small team environment to create responsive and user-friendly interfaces, ensuring efficient data handling, and system functionality. In addition, the candidate will support innovation through evaluation of commercially available automation, substation monitoring, and cyber security solutions.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Make Safety our number one priority using a -Safety First- mentality and leading by example
Write new software or create modifications to existing applications as necessary based on project requirements. Ensure schedule deadlines are met for all software development.
Partner with other members of SIA to ensure operability and defect free operation/expectations of tools are met
Install vendor software and distribute to test environments for quality control and user acceptance.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
4-year Engineering degree preferred (ABET accredited)
Relevant SIA/P&C design/Field Services experience required
Agile development experience is preferred.
Experience with design of SIA systems is preferred
The following software skills are preferred and utilized in current developments:
Experience using relational databases and SQL
Experience integrating with 3rd party APIs / SDKs
Proven experience as a Full Stack .NET Developer
Experience in front-end development using WPF, MVVM architecture, and Prism Framework
Strong backend development skills using C#, Entity Framework Core, and .NET technologies
Experience developing and testing ASP.NET Web API controllers.
Proficient in using Git for version control and familiar with Git Flow workflow.
Experience with Azure DevOps for project management and CI/CD.
Demonstrated ability to oversee production deployment processes and troubleshoot deployment issues.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong communication skills including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders at an appropriate level of detail.
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external partner
Ability to analyze problems and programming approaches to prevent rework and schedule slippage.
Ability to develop simple, elegant solutions to complex problems utilizing the following:
Proficient in C#, XAML, JSON and XML.
Proficient in WPF with MVVM.
Strong knowledge of .NET technologies, including .NET Core and .NET Framework.
Experience with SQL Server, Entity Framework
Familiarity with MS Test, Auto Mapper, Fluent Validations.
Familiarity with SEL Teams/Blue Frame automation tools
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
Experience with full life-cycle development and delivery of enterprise-class software solutions using the latest technologies.
Behavioral Attributes
Role model of Southern Company Values
Role model Safety First mindset and safety best practices on a daily basis. Practices safe work behaviors in the workplace
Conduct all activities with a focus on providing superior value to our customers
Take personal responsibility for projects and customer issues
Must be a self-starter that can problem solve and debug without constant direct guidance.
Exhibit a positive, "can do" attitude
Must place strong emphasis on Operational Excellence and Human Performance concepts
Support an innovative culture where diversity is effectively leveraged to lead design and/or application changes reflective of business needs
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This position can require some travel - approximately 25% per year.
This will include some overnight travel and will be primarily within the Southern Company operating territory (AL, GA, MS)
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
No relocation assistance will be available
If the selected candidate currently resides outside the area they must be willing to relocate at their own expense
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*
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers' and communities' needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
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.
Job Identification: 7827
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Company Services
