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Southern Power

SCADA Engineer/Engineering Analyst

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Southern Power
Builds, acquires and operates wholesale power generation assets across the U.S., including gas, wind, solar.
Operate and maintain SCADA systems for renewable fleet in a 24/7 remote ops center.
6d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Birmingham, AL
Office Full-Time
Company Size
407 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction
Generation asset management
Renewable energy development
Transmission
Distribution
Energy trading
Remote operations center monitoring
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Solar
Wind
Gas
Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
scada training
scada docs
work orders
issue resolution
on-call support
data requests
  • Host and facilitate routine customer touchpoints
  • Assist in providing training on plant SCADA systems
  • Create, maintain SCADA documentation and diagrams
  • Complete SCADA PM work orders on time including backups, software updates, anti-virus definition updates, and OS/firmware patching
  • Support other departments within the Business with due diligence related to SCADA
  • Interface with site personnel, IT, vendors, etc. to resolve issues
  • On-call support for 24x7 remote operation center (GOP, ERCOT QSE, and Energy Manager ROC)
  • Support SCADA data requests for Market and Compliance requests for information (RFI’s) and other customer data needs
What you bring
scada/hmi
sql server
cad
ignition
plc
b.s. engineering
  • SCADA/HMI design and development
  • SQL and SQL server software
  • Computer-aided drawing (CAD)
  • Solid troubleshooting skills required
  • B.S. in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution or similar relevant industry experience is required
  • Experience with plant control systems, RTACS, Allen Bradley PLCs, etc. desired
  • Minimum 5-6 years of experience using and managing plant control systems or SCADA systems
  • Basic working knowledge of the following:
  • Basic Active Directory configuration a plus
  • Experience with screen development and HMI overlays desired
  • Python or other scripting language a plus
  • Experience in organizing and managing multiple projects at the same time
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering discipline strongly preferred
  • EMS SCADA support experience a plus
  • Industrial automation communication protocols (e.g. Modbus, OPC, DNP3, ICCP)
  • Ignition configuration experience required
  • Computer networking
  • Proficiency in the use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and other applications
  • Experience with data historian preferred, specifically AVEVA PI preferred
  • Proven interpersonal and communication skills
  • Wind or solar plant commissioning experience desired
  • Troubleshooting communications and/or system issues associated with plant controls desired
  • Compliance with NERC/CIP requirements applicable to facility and ROC operations
  • AutoCAD or Microsoft Visio a plus
  • Extensive IT knowledge a plus
  • Experience with data management techniques to access, integrate, and present data from multiple sources is desired (SQL Server, Excel, Access, etc.) desired.
  • Proven ability to plan and ability to discern problems that need immediate attention versus those that allow more time to resolve desired
Benefits
  • Virtual machines
Training + Development
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Company
Overview
55 Generation Facilities
Nationwide Energy Plants
Operates across 15 states, providing diverse energy solutions.
13,150 MW Capacity
Total Power Capacity
Generated through a mix of gas, solar, wind, and advanced technologies.
7,880 MW to 5,450 MW
Renewable Portfolio Expansion
Shifted from gas to a diversified clean-energy portfolio since 2009.
  • Sprang to life financing and operating power plants nationwide.
  • Financial model centers on selling power through long‑term contracts to municipalities, cooperatives, utilities and industrial customers.
  • Specializes in wholesale energy, natural gas, wind, solar and renewable generation technologies.
  • Operates a 24/7 remote operations center for real‑time monitoring and optimization of its nationwide fleet.
Culture + Values
  • Safety First – "Safely approaching every job, every day, always comes first."
  • Intentional Inclusion – "We are One Team, working to foster a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse team feels valued."
  • Act with Integrity – "We act with honesty, respect and fairness, demonstrating trustworthiness in all we do."
  • Superior Performance – "We keep customers at the center of everything we do, with a focus on continuous improvement. We provide exceptional service, delivering innovative solutions that benefit our customers, communities, investors and the environment."
Environment + Sustainability
50% reduction
GHG Emissions Target
Aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from 2007 levels by 2030, currently on track to meet this target by 2025.
49% reduction
GHG Emissions Achieved
As of 2023, Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions have been reduced by 49% from the 2007 baseline.
20,000 MW
Renewable Resources Target
Project to deploy over 20,000 megawatts of renewable and storage resources by 2030.
$3.9B
Green BondsIssued
Issued approximately $3.9 billion in green bonds to fund 18 projects generating carbon-free electricity.
  • One-third of annual electric mix from clean energy resources (2023)
  • Over 20,000 MW of renewable + storage resources expected by 2030
  • By late-2030s, ~85% reduction in nameplate coal capacity from 2007
Inclusion & Diversity
10% Veterans
Veteran Workforce Composition
Approximately 10% of the system-wide workforce are veterans, National Guard, or reservists.
16% New Hires
Veteran New Hire Rate
16% of year-to-date new hires are veterans.
  • Employee‑led Inclusion Action Team advancing culture of belonging; hosts annual cultural potluck across offices.
  • Inclusion Action Team engages with NSBE SEEK program—mentored elementary students in STEM.
  • Southern Company system EEO‑1 workforce representation data publicly reported.
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a formal company commitment (highlighted in sustainability overview)
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