**Meteorologist** **Job Summary:** We are seeking a skilled and experienced Meteorologist to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing our ability to forecast severe weather events, understand the impact weather will have on our system, and assess wildfire risks, ensuring the safety and reliability of our electric utility operations. This position requires a deep understanding of meteorological principles, advanced forecasting techniques, integration of weather data with predictive models, and a strong commitment to public safety. They will join a team of employees with backgrounds system operations, data analytics, and technology to focus on creating key insights into building and maintaining a strong and reliable electric grid. **Key Responsibilities:** + Monitor and analyze weather patterns to provide accurate and timely forecasts of severe weather events, including thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes, extreme winter weather, and other extreme weather conditions. + Assess wildfire risks by analyzing meteorological data, vegetation conditions, and other relevant factors to forecast potential wildfire events and their impact on our infrastructure. + Develop and maintain tools & strategies for hazard awareness and response including a Wildfire Risk Index to increase awareness and minimize wildfire risk. + Collaborate with internal teams, including system operations, fleet operations, data analytics, and storm center management to develop and implement strategies for mitigating the impact of severe weather and wildfires on our electric utility services. + Utilize advanced meteorological tools and technologies to enhance forecasting accuracy and improve decision-making processes. + Make recommendations for additional tools for Southern Company such as weather stations, geospatial imagery, numerical weather prediction models, specialized weather services, and others + Work with data scientists to understand predictive models utilizing weather information and which models and inputs best serve model accuracy. + Communicate weather forecasts, warnings, and risk assessments to stakeholders, including company leadership, field personnel, and the public, through clear and concise reports, presentations, briefings, and visualization tools. + Conduct post-event analyses to evaluate the effectiveness of forecasting and response efforts, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices. + Stay current with the latest advancements in meteorology, climate science, and related fields to continuously improve forecasting capabilities and risk assessment methodologies. **Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or a related field; + Advanced degree preferred. + Proven experience in weather forecasting. Experience with both severe weather and wildfire risk assessments is a plus. + Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex meteorological data. + Understanding of data science methodology including predictive model development and standard model performance measurement techniques (Accuracy, Precision, AUC, etc.) + Proficiency in using meteorological software, tools, and technologies. + Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences. + Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. + Commitment to public safety and the mission of ensuring reliable electric utility services. **Preferred Skills:** + Experience working in the electric utility industry or a related field. + Experience with using and/or developing numerical weather prediction models + Knowledge of various remote sensing data sets and strengths or weaknesses of remote sensing technologies + Experience with energy load forecasting and its relationship with weather patterns. + Experience with wildfire risk forecasting and assessments. + Experience developing predictive models using Python + Knowledge of emergency management practices and procedures. + Familiarity with geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing technologies. Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. 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: 10304 Job Category: Environmental & Forestry Job Schedule: Full time Company: Southern Company Services