[Hiring] Software Engineer I @S&C Electric Company

Role Description

Join Our Team as a Software Engineer I! The Software Engineer I is responsible for developing, testing, and debugging software under the guidance of more experienced engineers. They focus on implementing software requirements, understanding core tools, and contributing to the microgrid control software suite and supporting projects, as needed. The role will also work closely with the cybersecurity, power systems control, and electrical studies teams while supporting specific projects. The Software Engineer I continuously learns and develops foundational problem-solving skills and gains exposure to systems and industry-standard practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Development: Assists in writing and debugging software in accordance with defined specifications, following directions from senior engineers. Supports implementation of basic features, simple problem-solving tasks, and unit test development.
• Technology Advancement: Explores new technologies and articles to build a broad foundation understanding of the software engineering environment and industry trends.
• Research & Documentation: Reviews existing documentation to understand requirements, architecture, and workflows. Contributes to basic documentation updates, notes, and development records to support project traceability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works with senior engineers and project teams to clarify requirements and ensure alignment with project goals. Communicates progress effectively and asks questions to support task completion and learning.
• Continuous Learning: Actively learning to understand tools, development environments, products, version control practices, and organization-specific processes. Builds awareness of broader engineering concepts without requiring deep specialization.
• Compliance: Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related field.
• 0-2 Years of experience in software engineering, development, embedded firmware, or computer science.
• Preliminary skills in effective problem-solving and able to communicate internally.
• Good interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience.
• Great communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation), able to partner with and communicate with customers, both technical and non-technical.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the quality function.
• Good organizational planning, coordinating internal and external resources, and juggling key demands.
• Sound business sense and analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed actions, solve complex problems, and drive learning.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, including the flexibility to work extended hours when necessary.
• Great computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Office applications, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience with Linux-based distributions and Java programming.

Requirements

• S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
• If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [email protected].
• No fixed deadline.

Benefits

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support).
• Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave.
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).

Company Description

In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.

With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.

S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.