Southern Company

Controls Engineer (I&C)- Plant Vogtle 3&4

Southern Company$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution (Engineering Technology not accepted)
  • Preferred disciplines: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Control Systems Engineering
  • Advanced degree and/or PE license preferred
  • Minimum of two years of operational power plant or utility engineering experience required; nuclear experience preferred
  • Strong background in nuclear power systems desired

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical assistance for digital systems and components in operation and maintenance
  • Monitor system health and promote reliable equipment
  • Prepare engineering calculations and conduct engineering studies
  • Develop cost estimates for design changes and review vendor correspondence
  • Perform design changes and conduct design basis maintenance

Benefits

  • Participation in SNC Initial Engineering Training program
  • Flexible member of the Emergency Response Organization (ERO)
  • Opportunity for advancement within Southern Nuclear
  • Supportive team environment that respects diverse viewpoints
  • Potential for involvement in high-impact projects in the energy sector
Full Job Description
"All Levels" Digital I&C System or Design Engineer - (Plant Vogtle 3&4)

Southern Nuclear Operating Company's Plant Vogtle 3&4 Site Engineering organization is seeking a high performing and self-motivated Digital I&C Engineer. Individual must possess strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills to support operation of the next generation nuclear power station. This position will be located at Southern Nuclear Company's Plant Vogtle in Waynesboro, Georgia.

JOB INFORMATION

This position will be filled, and the selected candidate's grade will be commensurate with/reflect his/her experiences, knowledge, and training. The successful candidate will work in either the Digital I&C System or Design Engineering group at Plant Vogtle 3&4.

The mission of the Digital I&C System Functional Area is to provide technical assistance for specified digital systems and components to the organization, including operations and maintenance departments. This includes monitoring and advocacy of owned systems to maintain system health and promote reliable equipment.

The mission of the Digital Engineering Design Functional Area is to provide technical conscience and leadership by ensuring configuration changes to the design of the AP1000 digital systems are high quality, budgeted, planned, scheduled, and implemented in a cost-effective manner. This position will provide Digital I&C support by preparing engineering calculations, performing engineering studies, developing cost estimates for design changes, reviewing vendor correspondence, performing conceptual design studies, performing design changes, performing design bases maintenance, performing equivalency determinations, as well as monitoring and providing technical recommendations and Long-Range Planning for assigned digital systems and components.

Educational Requirements:
  • Candidates are required to hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (not Engineering Technology) from an ABET accredited college or university
  • Preferred disciplines are Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, and Control Systems Engineering
  • An advanced degree and/or PE license is preferred


Technical Requirements:
  • Experience with various digital control systems such as DCS or PLCs (Preferred Ovation, ABB, Allen Bradley, Siemens, GE)
  • Additional experience in the following areas is highly desirable: performance of engineering design, analyses, preparation of engineering evaluations, preparation of engineering studies for power generating facilities, preparation of engineering calculations, project management and technical support of both maintenance and engineering organizations in the resolution of digital component issues
  • A basic knowledge of design basis configuration management, project management, and the design modification process is preferred
  • Experience in the application of design of digital control systems desired
  • Strong familiarity with calculations is desired
  • Experience with developing control software under the industry design process is preferred
  • Experience with Windows Operating Systems and applications desired
  • Knowledgeable of the processes used to address operational, maintenance, and reliability issues for electrical/I&C components desired
  • Knowledge of monitoring instrumentation such as vibration, radiation, seismic monitoring systems are desired
  • Strong knowledge of AP1000 or PWR design bases is preferred
    • Knowledge of the Protection and Safety Monitoring System (PMS) as defined by the AP1000 design
    • Knowledge of the Plant Control System (PLS) as defined by the AP1000 design


Background/Experience Requirements:
  • Minimum of two (2) years of operational power plant or utility experience in an engineering capacity is required; nuclear is preferred
  • Strong background in nuclear power systems desired
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Knowledge in EMI/RFI application and control desired
  • Working knowledge of common computer tools, including MS Word and Excel required
  • Technical writing and presentation skills required
  • Engineering Analysis experience preferred


Behavioral Attributes:
  • Makes principled, data-based decisions that take critical factors into account
  • Works through conflicts to create win/win situations
  • Holds self-accountable for superior results
  • Works well as contributing member of a team
  • Respects the dignity of every individual and different viewpoints
  • Assumes personal responsibility for individual and company success


Other Required Attributes
  • Candidate must meet background screening and NRC Fitness for Duty requirements
  • Please note: This position will require the successful completion of the SNC Initial Engineering Training as a condition of continued employment. The training is approximately 4 weeks long and is a rigorous period that may require studying after work hours
  • Strong background in design, systems, component, or programs engineering
  • Flexible member of the Emergency Response Organization (ERO)
  • Other duties as required


About the Team

Southern Nuclear

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With 4.4 million customers and more than 42,000 megawatts of generating capacity, Atlanta-based Southern Company is the premier energy company serving the Southeast. A leading U.S. producer of electricity, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states and a growing competitive generation company, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and retail electric prices that are significantly below the national average. Southern Company has been listed the top ranking U.S. electric service provider in customer satisfaction for nine consecutive years by the American Customer Satisfaction Index.

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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1912
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$20.3 billion

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