Engineering Positions - Southern Nuclear

About the Role

Southern Nuclear has openings for system engineers, program engineers, component engineers, design engineers, reactor engineers, control I&C or digital design engineers, and cyber security engineers/analysts across our fleet at the following locations:

• Plant Farley (near Dothan, AL)
• Plant Hatch (Baxley, GA)
• Plant Vogtle 1&2 (near Augusta, GA)
• Plant Vogtle 3&4 (near Augusta, GA)

Engineers may have opportunities to manage special projects, take key refueling outage assignments, and prepare for supervisory or management positions through developmental assignments in operations, maintenance, training, or quality assurance. Engineering roles typically include on-call duty engineer and emergency plan response requirements.

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.
• Control I&C or Digital Design Engineers: Ensure configuration changes to the design of AP1000 digital systems are high quality, budgeted, planned, scheduled, and implemented cost-effectively. Prepare engineering calculations, perform engineering studies, develop cost estimates for design changes, review vendor correspondence, perform conceptual design studies, design changes, design bases maintenance, equivalency determinations, and monitor and provide technical recommendations and long-range planning for assigned digital systems and components.
• Cyber Security Engineers/Analysts: Provide technical leadership, execution, guidance, and monitoring of the Cyber Security Program. Maintain programmatic aspects for site digital assets while interfacing with departments including Site Security, Operations, Emergency Preparedness, and all engineering departments.

Requirements

Educational Requirements: BS in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university or a PE license is required. No other degrees will be considered except an ABET Engineering degree. PE License is desired.

Qualifications

• Background in engineering with working knowledge of applicable discipline codes, standards, and regulatory requirements related to the nuclear power industry.
• 3 years of engineering experience preferred.
• Ability to solve problems and make sound engineering decisions based on experience and appropriate industry practices to ensure timely decisions impacting plant safety and reliability.
• Previous experience in systems engineering, programs engineering, component engineering, and design engineering preferred.
• Working knowledge of PWR or BWR systems, structures, and components preferred.
• 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 the use of Microsoft Office products, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Skills

• Accepts ownership of assigned programs, projects, and tasks.
• Develops strategy 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.

Additional Information

This position may require the successful completion of the Southern Nuclear Initial Engineering Training as a condition of continued employment. The training is several weeks long and 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, with the amount subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s).

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