Southern Company

AI Engineer / Application Analyst

Southern Company • $100K — $120K *
Birmingham, AL 35242In-Person
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in AI and machine learning applications within enterprise environments.
  • Solid grasp of agentic AI concepts, including multi-agent collaboration and memory management.
  • Familiar with enterprise data platforms, handling structured and unstructured data.
  • Knowledge of AI governance, risk, and compliance in regulated sectors.
  • Strong analytical skills to dissect complex problems into actionable solutions.
  • Focus on product outcomes instead of isolated experiments.
  • Ability to communicate technical information clearly to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Develop innovative AI solutions and configure agents that utilize models and enterprise data effectively.
  • Implement comprehensive AI workflows that integrate data ingestion and human oversight.
  • Embed responsible AI practices, ensuring safety and explainability in agent outputs.
  • Collaborate with design and operational teams throughout the AI delivery process.
  • Optimize AI performance and cost-efficiency by tuning models and interactions.
  • Prototype new AI capabilities quickly while ensuring compliance with enterprise standards.
  • Iterate on agent performance using operational feedback to enhance reliability.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance for candidates outside of the commuting area.
  • Flexible work schedule with 4 days in-office and 1 day remote.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AI Engineer, or Application Analyst

Location: The Energy Center, Birmingham, AL

4 days in-office / 1 day remote

Designs, builds, and evolves AI solutions that deliver measurable business and operational value across Southern Power. The AI Engineer translates use-case intent into production-ready agents, models, and workflows, working within the enterprise architectural, governance, and operational standards to ensure solutions are scalable, safe, and fit for a critical-infrastructure environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: (Experience, Knowledge, Skills)

Domain Expertise:

  • Experience building AI and machine learning applications in enterprise settings.


  • Practical understanding of agentic AI concepts, including planners, tool-calling, memory, and multi-agent collaboration.


  • Familiarity with enterprise data platforms and APIs, including structured, unstructured, and document-based data.


  • Awareness of AI governance, risk, and compliance considerations in regulated environments


Individual Skills:

  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to decompose complex use cases into modular agent


behaviors.

  • Product-oriented mindset, focused on delivering tangible outcomes rather than experimentation alone.


  • Ability to work effectively within defined architectural and governance constraints.


  • Clear communicator who can explain AI behavior and limitations to non-technical stakeholders.


Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in Python and AI frameworks for LLMs and agents.


  • Proficiency with Databricks preferred.


  • Experience with prompt engineering, evaluation techniques, and structured outputs.


  • Familiarity with vector databases, embeddings, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) patterns.


  • Working knowledge of API integration and tool execution within agent workflows.


  • Exposure to CI/CD, model deployment, and observability concepts sufficient to operate within pipelines.


MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop AI solutions. Build and configure agents that reason, plan, and act using models, tools, and enterprise data, aligned to approved patterns.


  • Implement use-case workflows end-to-end. Translate business and operational requirements into AI workflows spanning data ingestion, inference, tool execution, and human-in-the-loop review.

  • Apply responsible AI and guardrails. Embed safety controls, validation steps, and explainability mechanisms into agent logic and prompts by design.


  • Collaborate across the AI delivery lifecycle. Partner with architects on design decisions and with ML Ops to ensure smooth deployment, monitoring, and iteration.


  • Optimize performance and cost. Tune prompts, models, and agent interactions to improve accuracy, latency, and cost efficiency.


  • Support experimentation to production. Rapidly prototype new AI capabilities while adhering to standards that enable promotion to enterprise-grade deployments.


  • Continuously improve agent behavior. Use feedback, evaluations, and operational signals to refine agent performance and reliability over time


ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

  • Some relocation assistance is available if you do not already live within a reasonable commute distance.


About the Team

Southern Company Services

About Southern Company

With 4.4 million customers and more than 42,000 megawatts of generating capacity, Atlanta-based Southern Company is the premier energy company serving the Southeast. A leading U.S. producer of electricity, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states and a growing competitive generation company, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and retail electric prices that are significantly below the national average. Southern Company has been listed the top ranking U.S. electric service provider in customer satisfaction for nine consecutive years by the American Customer Satisfaction Index.

Southern Company Careers

Join the dynamic team at Southern Company, a leader in energy innovation and a champion of sustainable practices. As one of the most respected companies in the energy sector, Southern Company offers unparalleled job opportunities that promise not only professional growth but also a commitment to diversity and leadership development.

Work You’ll Do

At Southern Company, we are not just about power generation; we are about empowering our team to innovate and lead the industry. By joining our team, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the field, using your skills to solve complex problems and drive meaningful change.

Explore a World of Opportunities

Whether you are looking for a full-time position, an internship, or a leadership role, Southern Company has a place for you. Our wide range of employment options ensures that every team member can find a path that best suits their career ambitions and skills.

Innovate and Lead

Southern Company is at the forefront of technological innovation in the energy sector. Our team members are encouraged to lead projects and initiatives that push the boundaries of what is possible in energy production and management.

Grow and Develop

We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees through targeted diversity training, leadership workshops, and continuous professional development. Career growth at Southern Company is not just a possibility—it is an expectation.

Be Part of Our Culture

Southern Company’s culture is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and inclusion. We celebrate diversity and believe that it drives innovation. Our team is our family, and we support each other in achieving personal and professional goals.

Benefits That Go Beyond

Choosing a career at Southern Company means enjoying a range of benefits designed to enrich your life and support your lifestyle. From health and wellness programs to retirement plans, we ensure our team members are taken care of.

Join Our Team

Ready to power up your career? Explore the job opportunities at Southern Company today. We are actively hiring and looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven individuals. Enhance your skills, join a community of innovators, and work towards a sustainable future.

Stay Connected

Keep up to date with the latest at Southern Company by following our careers blog. Gain insider perspectives, industry-leading insights, and practical tips to advance your career.

Networking and Career Advancement

At Southern Company, networking and internal mobility are key components of career advancement. Connect with leaders, engage in cross-departmental projects, and take your professional journey to new heights.

Prepare for Your Interview

Make your mark from the first interview. Visit our career site for tips on crafting your resume, preparing for interviews, and making a lasting impression.

Join Southern Company—where careers glow brighter!

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Learn more about Southern Company
Size
27,000 employees
Market Cap
$77.6 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1912
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$20.3 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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