Hiring: Remote Operations Center SCADA Engineer/Specialist - I&C Renewables Project Support Company: Southern Company Location: Birmingham, AL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 14:25:23 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : AutoCAD, C, CAD, Change Management, DNS, MySQL, NATS, PowerShell, Python, SCADA, SQL, SQL Server, Visio, Windows Server About the job Experience: •Minimum 3+ years of experience using and managing plant control systems or SCADA systems. •SCADA integration, configuration and HMI screen development experience strongly preferred. •I&C and operations knowledge of BESS and renewable power plants, including alarm management strategies strongly preferred. •Operational familiarity with NERC CIP requirements for Generator Operator (GOP) entity and other related NERC functional entities preferred. •Troubleshooting communications and/or system issues associated with plant controls preferred. Required Skills: •On-call support for 24x7 remote operation centers. •Ignition SCADA/HMI design, development, startup, and commissioning. •Contribute to maintaining compliance with NERC CIP requirements applicable to GOP functional entity. •Create and maintain I&C and SCADA documentation and diagrams as needed for existing systems, new implementations, upgrades, and changes. •Participate in change management processes. •Assist in training others on plant I&C and SCADA systems. •Maintain the Ignition SCADA system including backups, AV updates, OS patching, and software updates. •Interface directly with business partners to support I&C and SCADA systems to maintain reliable operations. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline is beneficial. •Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Industrial Controls, or a related technical field is beneficial; relevant work experience in SCADA, I&C, operations, or plant systems may be considered in lieu of a degree. •Structured Text, Python, PowerShell, other scripting languages •High-level understanding of networking and firewalls, including concepts such as NATs and VLANs, and experience using tools such as Wireshark. •Plant Operations/Control Room support •Engineering Drawing Tools (e.g. Computer-aided drawing (CAD); AutoCAD or Microsoft Visio) •Organizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously. •Must consistently demonstrate the behavior of Our Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance •Safety First: Prioritize the safety and well-being of employees, customers, and communities. •Intentional Inclusion : Foster a culture of belonging and value diversity within the team. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!