Software Engineer I
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 9, 2026. S&C Electric Company scores B on the Alion truth index.
As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner.
Hours
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) Remote
Compensation
At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $72,570 - $96,152.00. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.
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. Communicated 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.
What you’ll need to succeed:
Required
- 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.
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