Southern Company

Protection & Automation Developer/Engineer - Atlanta or Birmingham

Protection & Automation Developer/Engineer - Atlanta or Birmingham
LocationAtlanta, GA
Job Typefull time
On-site
Utilities

About This Job

Protection & Automation Developer/Engineer Southern Company Services, Technical Shared Services (TSS) – P&C Applications (PCA) / Substation Integration & Automation (SIA) WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE, & TRAVEL

This position will be based out of Forest Park, GA or Birmingham, AL.
Hybrid work schedule (both in-office and telecommute); currently four (4) days in-office and one (1) day telecommute.
Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commuting distance.
This position will require some travel (day and overnight, up to 25%) and the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service.

Position Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining critical applications used by SIA and PCA engineers for configuring transmission substations and developing protective relay settings. This role involves collaboration with a 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, protection engineering, work management, and cyber security solutions.

Position 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 and PCA 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.


Position Qualifications Education & Experience

Bachelors, Masters, or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical discipline preferred
Experience in software development, deployment, and/or troubleshooting is required
Relevant SIA/PCA/P&C design/Field Services experience would be beneficial
Agile development experience 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.
Experience with Microsoft Power and/or other work management platforms is preferred


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 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
Experience with Microsoft 365, primarily the Power suite of, applications
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.
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external partners


Behavioral Attributes

Model Our Values : Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
Conduct all activities with a focus on providing value to our customers.
Take personal responsibility for their projects and customer issues.
Follow through on all aspects of assignments to ensure a quality product and increased value is delivered to our customers.
Exhibit and promote a positive, "can do" attitude.
Commitment as a team member to building and maintaining an inclusive work environment.
Must place strong emphasis on Operational Excellence (mistake free designs).
Must understand and practice Human Performance concepts.


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_

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million 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 solutions provider 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 customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas 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 has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

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: 12627

Job Category: Information Technology

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services

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