Southern Company

Electrical Engineer- Plant Vogtle

Southern Company$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution or a PE license
  • 3+ years of relevant engineering experience preferred
  • Nuclear power plant experience preferred
  • Knowledge of applicable discipline codes and standards
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements for the nuclear power industry
  • Strong communication skills
  • Organizational skills to manage multiple projects

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and coordinate design development and calculation updates
  • Make drawing changes and prepare project cost estimates
  • Conduct field walk downs for as-built verification
  • Oversee design for external Architect/Engineering firms
  • Interface with project managers and engineering teams
  • Manage special projects and refueling outage roles
  • Respond to emergency plan duties with a 90-minute report time

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
  • Retirement plans and savings options
  • Investment in employee wellness programs
  • Support for continuous training and development
  • Opportunities for career advancement within Southern Company
  • Recognition for individual and company successes
Full Job Description
Job Description

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

Summary of Job Duties:

We are looking for electrical or instrumentation and controls (I&C) design engineers at Plant Vogtle 1&2 Nuclear Power Plant.

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.

- 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.

About the Team

Southern Nuclear

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

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