Engineer - Plant Hatch

We have openings for engineers at Plant Hatch in Baxley, GA, with potential roles as a system engineer, program engineer, component engineer, or design engineer. While we primarily seek Electrical Engineers, other engineering disciplines will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• System Engineers: Ensure the reliability of assigned plant systems. Solve system and component problems, provide direct technical support for operation and maintenance, and plan long-term performance improvements.
• Program and Component Engineers: Direct implementation of assigned programs and work processes. Typical assignments include fire protection, Equipment Qualification, in-service inspection, in-service testing, NRC Maintenance Rule compliance, MOV/AOV/Heat Exchanger/Check valve component programs, cable monitoring, instrument & controls, flow accelerated corrosion, and/or snubber testing.
• Design Engineers: Prepare and coordinate designs, calculations, drawings, cost estimates, and schedules for plant modifications and retrofits. Conduct field walk-downs for constructability and some construction coordination.
• Reactor Engineers: Ensure the reliability of assigned plant systems. Perform fuel inspections, specify fuel movement determinations, conduct physics testing, support operations in control rod movements, conduct surveillance testing of the reactor core, lead spent fuel audits, and perform reactor engineering calculations.
• Manage special projects and take key refueling outage assignments.
• Engineering assignments typically include on-call duty engineer and emergency plan response requirements.
• Future developmental assignments in operations, maintenance, training, or quality assurance may prepare engineers for supervisory and management positions.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering from an ABET-accredited school or a PE license (Electrical Engineering degree preferred).
• Ability to solve problems and make sound engineering decisions based on experience and industry practices to ensure timely decisions impacting plant safety and reliability.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously.
• Capable of working efficiently and effectively across organizations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Selected candidate must live within 90 miles of the SNC Emergency Operations Facility for emergency response availability.

Behavioral Attributes

• Accepts ownership of assigned programs, projects, and tasks.
• Develops strategies for optimum use of resources.
• Manages financial performance to control costs.
• Works through conflicts to create win-win situations.
• Holds self and others accountable for results.
• Values diversity and respects the dignity of every individual.
• Assumes personal responsibility for individual and company successes.

Benefits

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy, including:

• 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 incentive programs.

Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. View a summary of benefits here.