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Info Systems Analyst (Power Delivery Technology)
Location: Birmingham, AL (4 days in-office, 1 remote)
Role Overview
Join the Transmission GIS team within Alabama Power, Power Delivery Technology. This role supports mission-critical GIS applications and data that enable daily operations and long-term planning across the enterprise.
We are seeking a GIS Analyst with coding/development skills who can contribute to geospatial analysis, enterprise web GIS applications, and automation workflows. This position will also play a key role in the ongoing redevelopment and modernization of GIS web applications, working with both configurable and custom solutions.
What You’ll Do
This role provides the opportunity to expand into custom web GIS development and work on modernizing enterprise applications. Candidates with strong GIS fundamentals and an interest in growing their development skills are encouraged to apply.
Why This Role Matters
The Transmission GIS team delivers enterprise geospatial solutions that directly support field operations, engineering, and storm response. This role contributes to both day-to-day operational excellence and the future direction of GIS application development within Alabama Power.
Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.
For more information, visit www.AlabamaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/AlabamaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/AlabamaPower), LinkedIn (Linkedin.com/company/alabama-power), and Instagram (Instagram.com/alabamapower).
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: 19437
Job Category: Information Technology
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Alabama Power
Location: Birmingham, AL (4 days in-office, 1 remote)
Role Overview
Join the Transmission GIS team within Alabama Power, Power Delivery Technology. This role supports mission-critical GIS applications and data that enable daily operations and long-term planning across the enterprise.
We are seeking a GIS Analyst with coding/development skills who can contribute to geospatial analysis, enterprise web GIS applications, and automation workflows. This position will also play a key role in the ongoing redevelopment and modernization of GIS web applications, working with both configurable and custom solutions.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver GIS services including cartography, spatial analysis, and data editing/conversion
- Design, configure, and support ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal) web mapping applications
- Participate in the redevelopment of existing GIS web applications, including working with modern web technologies and APIs
- Collaborate with team members to design scalable, maintainable GIS solutions
- Automate workflows using Python (ArcPy), SQL, and other tools
- Troubleshoot geospatial and system issues; provide creative technical solutions
- Support critical operations, including storm response mapping
- 3 years of GIS experience (5 preferred)
- Strong proficiency with ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal, services)
- Experience building and supporting web GIS applications (e.g., Web AppBuilder, Experience Builder)
- Working knowledge of Python and SQL
- Solid understanding of GIS principles, data models, and workflows
- Experience with custom web application development using JavaScript (e.g., ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript or modern frameworks)
- Familiarity with REST APIs and integrating GIS services into web applications
- Experience with ArcGIS Server administration
- Experience with FME, ModelBuilder, Power Automate
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Effective communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and team-oriented
- Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, or a related field preferred
- Equivalent experience will be considered
This role provides the opportunity to expand into custom web GIS development and work on modernizing enterprise applications. Candidates with strong GIS fundamentals and an interest in growing their development skills are encouraged to apply.
Why This Role Matters
The Transmission GIS team delivers enterprise geospatial solutions that directly support field operations, engineering, and storm response. This role contributes to both day-to-day operational excellence and the future direction of GIS application development within Alabama Power.
Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.
For more information, visit www.AlabamaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/AlabamaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/AlabamaPower), LinkedIn (Linkedin.com/company/alabama-power), and Instagram (Instagram.com/alabamapower).
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: 19437
Job Category: Information Technology
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Alabama Power