Data Visualization Specialist 3

Location: Birmingham, AL ( HYBRID)

Client- Southern Company Services.

Contract- 3 Years

We are seeking an experienced Data Visualization Specialist (Level 3) with 5 10 years of professional experience to design, develop, and deliver impactful dashboards and visual analytics solutions. This position will play a key role in helping stakeholders across the utility sector make informed, data-driven decisions by transforming complex datasets into clear, actionable insights.

• Dashboard & Report Development

  • Design, build, and maintain Power BI dashboards and visualizations that highlight operational, financial, and engineering insights.

  • Curate datasets using SQL and integrate multiple data sources to support reporting needs.

  • Optimize performance and usability of dashboards for a variety of business users.

• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Partner with engineers, analysts, and subject matter experts to understand requirements and deliver accurate, visually compelling dashboards.

  • Provide expertise in visual storytelling, ensuring technical content is accessible and informative to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Data Governance & Quality

  • Validate and maintain accuracy of data visualizations.

  • Ensure visualizations comply with established standards for consistency, clarity, and reliability .

• Advanced Analytics Support

  • Support adoption of advanced visualization tools (e.g., Tableau , Azure Databricks ) for complex reporting requirements.

  • Explore opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements in reporting processes.

• Education:

  • BS in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or related field preferred.

• Experience:

  • 5 10 years of relevant data visualization and dashboard development experience.

  • Strong expertise with Power BI required.

  • Hands-on experience with SQL for data curation.

  • Familiarity with Azure Databricks and Tableau is preferred.

  • Prior experience supporting analytics in utilities, engineering, or energy-related fields is a plus.

• Technical Skills:

  • Proven ability to transform raw datasets into actionable insights.

  • Strong knowledge of data modeling, data integration, and visualization best practices.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• This position is listed as on-site , with the option to work 4 days in office and 1 day remote per week .

• Work involves frequent collaboration with engineering and project teams, requiring excellent communication and adaptability.