I&C Design Engineer - Hatch

Southern Nuclear Operating Company's (SNC) Fleet Central Design Organization is responsible for production of capital project designs, either in-house or with the assistance of the Architect Engineers (AEs). The organization has four discipline-oriented groups (Mechanical/Civil, Electrical/I&C/Digital, Cyber Security Engineering, and Procurement Engineering) focused on technical oversight, design interface controls, and fleet common design processes.

About the role

The successful candidate will join the SNC Fleet Design Electrical and Digital/I&C Engineering team, contributing to engineering analysis, design change packages, and oversight of power system analysis products.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering analysis to support electrical solutions.
• Create equipment/system specifications and requirements; perform bid evaluations and reviews for conformance.
• Develop site-specific or fleet-wide design change packages to support capital projects.
• Support design implementation of modifications.
• Monitor new technology advances for application and incorporation into fleet strategic planning.
• Provide remote or onsite emergent equipment troubleshooting support.
• Oversee the development and implementation of power system analysis products, ensuring proper use at sites.
• Manage and control I&C plant design software and products.
• Promote standard approaches and innovation for Electrical/I&C design and analysis processes.
• Participate in industry initiatives to develop and maintain analysis methodologies for organizational proficiencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university (required).
• PE license (preferred but not required).
• Minimum 3 years of Electrical or Digital/I&C engineering experience (preferred).
• Design modifications experience (preferred).
• Experience in commercial nuclear power (preferred).
• Understanding of power flow concepts, distribution system impacts (motor-starting, short-circuit, dynamic responses), and experience with ETAP (preferred).
• Knowledge of network infrastructure, modern operating systems, database applications, web applications, and computing technologies (preferred).
• Understanding of industrial control system networks (e.g., ICS, PLC, DPC, SCADA) (preferred).
• Experience leading small teams or initiatives.

Skills

• Positive, optimistic, team player with a solution-oriented attitude.
• Agility and adaptability to manage changing work scopes or emergent support needs.
• Maintains mutual respect for teammates and stakeholders.
• Strong application of Southern Company values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Acts with Integrity, and Superior Performance.

Benefits

Southern Company invests in employee well-being through a comprehensive total rewards strategy, including competitive base salary, annual incentive awards (for eligible employees), and health, welfare, and retirement benefits. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program. A summary of benefits can be found here.

Southern Nuclear is an equal opportunity employer.