AI Engineer / Application Analyst
Southern Company
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AI Engineer or Analyst
Location: Atlanta, GA. or Birmingham, AL. (Onsite Monday-Thursday - Remote on Friday)
The AI Engineer/Analyst will design, develop, and implement automation solutions to enhance the efficiency of processes for Southern Power. This position focuses on streamlining and automating processes through advanced digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), generative AI (GenAI), data analytics, and automation. Responsibilities include developing agents, apps, and data visualizations with tools like Databricks and Azure AI, using the latest technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. This role will also create advanced analytic dashboards and use large amounts of data to assist our business partners with process improvements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Identify opportunities and develop AI solutions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes. Build and configure agents that reason, plan, and act using models, tools, and data, aligned to approved patterns by leveraging tools such as Databricks Apps, Databricks Agents, Power BI, GenAI, and AI
Rapidly prototype new AI capabilities while adhering to standards that enable promotion to enterprise-grade deployments
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
Optimize performance and cost. Tune prompts, models, and agent interactions to improve accuracy, latency, and cost efficiency
Maintain GitHub repositories and development practices. Manage repository structure, branching, pull requests, code reviews, and documentation to support secure, collaborative, and repeatable AI solution delivery
Collaborate with business teams to embed digital tools into planning and reporting while ensuring alignment with the business priorities
Provide technical guidance and training on digital tools
Analyze large datasets to identify anomalies, trends and control gaps
Stay current with emerging technologies and developments in AI governance and risk management
Apply responsible AI guardrails. Embed safety controls, validation steps, and explainability mechanisms into agent logic and prompts by design
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business or a related field. An advanced degree or certification is a plus
Relevant work experience in AI, data analytics, and/or digital transformation within a corporate or consulting environment and at least 6 months of substantial use of AI coding assistants is strongly preferred
Proficiency in Python and AI frameworks for LLMs and agents
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
Experience using GitHub repositories for source control, collaboration, version management, and code review within enterprise development workflows
Proven experience with one or more of the following: SQL, Python, Databricks, AI, GenAI, and Azure
Pragmatic judgment about where AI should and should not be leveraged
Strong analytical skills with emphasis on data-driven decision making and troubleshooting
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Professional oral and written communication skills with ability to translate complex technical concepts and explain AI behavior/limitations to non-technical stakeholders and influence skills to encourage adoption
Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to understand diverse automation needs and advocate for unified solutions
Ability to build relationships and work in a team atmosphere as well as work independently with self-confidence
Effective time management skills with the ability to adapt to changing demands, multi-task, and manage competing priorities. Ability to effectively organize tasks, meet schedules, and deliver on customer commitments
Ability to communicate progress, problems, and best practices to management, leaders, and teammates
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About Southern Company
Southern Company is a leading energy provider in the Southeastern United States, offering electricity and natural gas services through its subsidiaries.