Job Description

Lighting Service Engineer

Location: Birmingham, AL
Contract- 3 Years

Client- Alabama Power

We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Lighting Service Engineer to support Southern Company’s lighting design, maintenance, and field operations. The ideal candidate will have a solid engineering or technical background, field-readiness, strong communication skills, and experience with Southern Company operations or co-op programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform lighting service work for Southern Company Distribution and Transmission systems

• Conduct field evaluations of lighting infrastructure and document findings

• Interpret and execute lighting design tasks, including site assessments and installations

• Coordinate and communicate with internal teams, customers, and contractors

• Use basic tools to install equipment or conduct field assessments

• Navigate Southern Company’s proprietary programs and Microsoft Office for documentation and reporting

• Drive to job sites and perform hands-on work in various weather and terrain conditions

• Prioritize safety and accuracy in all work activities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field

• Southern Company (SOCO) Co-op or Distribution/Transmission experience preferred

• Experience with SOCO lighting design systems and processes strongly desired

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality

• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle required

• Physically able to walk uneven terrain and work in temperature extremes (heat/cold)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other APC/SOCO computer programs