Southern Company

Electrical Design Engineer- Plant Hatch

Southern Company • $80K — $110K *
Baxley, GA 31513In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution or PE license.
  • 3 years of relevant engineering experience preferred.
  • Nuclear power plant experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of applicable discipline codes and standards required.
  • Experience with electrical power system analysis and protection software tools like ETAP or CAPTOR is preferred.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and coordinate design development and calculations.
  • Make drawing changes and prepare project cost estimates.
  • Conduct field walk downs for as-built verification.
  • Provide design oversight for external A/E firms' products.
  • Interface with project managers and other plant personnel to meet design requirements.
  • Manage special projects and key refueling outage roles.
  • Conduct post-modification testing and resolve design issues.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, welfare and retirement benefits.
  • Annual incentive awards for eligible employees.
  • Support for physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Electrical / I&C Design Engineer - Central Design Organization - Plant Hatch

Summary of Job Duties:

We are looking for electrical or instrumentation and controls (I&C) design engineers at Plant Edwin I Hatch Nuclear Power Plant near Baxley, GA.

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.

Job Requirements:

Educational Requirements:

- BS in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution or a PE license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- 3 years of relevant engineering experience preferred.

- Nuclear power plant experience is preferred

- A background in engineering with working knowledge of applicable discipline codes and standards required

- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements related to the nuclear power industry preferred.

- Working knowledge in BWR 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, specifically WORD, EXCEL and 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.

- Values diversity and respects the dignity of every individual.

- Assumes personal responsibility for individual and company successes.

Please note: 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.

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 and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

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About Southern Company

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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Join the dynamic team at Southern Company, a leader in energy innovation and a champion of sustainable practices. As one of the most respected companies in the energy sector, Southern Company offers unparalleled job opportunities that promise not only professional growth but also a commitment to diversity and leadership development.

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Whether you are looking for a full-time position, an internship, or a leadership role, Southern Company has a place for you. Our wide range of employment options ensures that every team member can find a path that best suits their career ambitions and skills.

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Southern Company is at the forefront of technological innovation in the energy sector. Our team members are encouraged to lead projects and initiatives that push the boundaries of what is possible in energy production and management.

Grow and Develop

We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees through targeted diversity training, leadership workshops, and continuous professional development. Career growth at Southern Company is not just a possibility—it is an expectation.

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Benefits That Go Beyond

Choosing a career at Southern Company means enjoying a range of benefits designed to enrich your life and support your lifestyle. From health and wellness programs to retirement plans, we ensure our team members are taken care of.

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Learn more about Southern Company
Size
27,000 employees
Market Cap
$77.6 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1912
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$20.3 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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