Electrical Design Engineer - Plant Farley

We are looking for electrical or instrumentation and controls (I&C) design engineers at Plant Farley Nuclear Power Plant near Dothan, AL.

About the role

Design engineer duties include preparation and coordination of design development, calculation development and update, drawing changes, and preparing project cost estimates and schedules for plant modifications and retrofits. This position requires field walk downs in industrial environments for as-built verification and design constructability.

Additional duties include providing design oversight for products developed by external Architect/Engineering firms, interfacing with project managers, implementation engineers, and other plant department personnel to ensure all design requirements are met. Design Engineers may have opportunities to manage special projects and perform key refueling outage roles, including design implementation oversight, problem solving and issue resolution, and conducting post modification testing.

Engineering assignments typically include on-call duty engineer and emergency plan response requirements. Emergency Plan functions require a 90-minute report time to the plant site following notification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate design development, calculation updates, and drawing changes
• Develop project cost estimates and schedules for plant modifications and retrofits
• Conduct field walk downs for as-built verification and design constructability
• Provide design oversight for products developed by external Architect/Engineering firms
• Interface with project managers, implementation engineers, and plant department personnel
• Manage special projects and perform key refueling outage roles
• Oversee design implementation, problem solving, and issue resolution
• Conduct post modification testing
• Serve as on-call duty engineer and respond to emergency plan requirements

Requirements

• BS in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution or a PE license
• 3+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience preferred
• Nuclear power plant experience is preferred
• Working knowledge of applicable discipline codes and standards
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements related to the nuclear power industry preferred
• Working knowledge in PWR Systems, structures, and components preferred
• Previous experience in electrical power system analysis and protection software tools like ETAP or CAPTOR is preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proven organizational skills with ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously
• Capable of working efficiently and effectively across organizations
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Behavioral Attributes

• Accepts ownership of assignments
• Holds self and others accountable for results
• Develops strategy for optimum use of resources
• Manages financial performance to control costs
• Works through conflicts to create win/win situations
• Assumes personal responsibility for individual and company successes
• Exhibits Southern Company values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance

Training

This position will require the successful completion of the SNC Initial, Continuing, and position-specific Engineering Training as a condition of continued employment. The training is a rigorous period that may require studying after work hours.

Benefits

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
• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• Eligibility for additional compensation, such as an incentive program

Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. A summary of benefits can be found here.

About the Company

Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), operates over 8,200 MW across eight nuclear energy units in Alabama and Georgia. The company recently achieved commercial operation on Vogtle Units 3&4, the first new nuclear units built in the United States in the last three decades. Southern Nuclear is a leader in nuclear and fuel innovation, recognized for safety, reliability, and advanced technologies.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond, with a mission to provide clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy. The company is committed to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, advancing its goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.