Southern Company

I&C Design Engineer - Hatch

Southern Company • $88K — $105K *
Birmingham, AL 35242In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • 3+ years of Electrical or Digital/I&C engineering experience
  • Experience in commercial nuclear power preferred
  • Understanding of power flow concepts and distribution system impacts
  • Knowledge of industrial control system networks like ICS, PLC, DPC, and SCADA
  • Experience leading small teams or initiatives

Responsibilities

  • Conduct engineering analysis to support electrical solutions
  • Develop equipment/system specifications and evaluate bids
  • Create design change packages for capital projects
  • Support implementation of design modifications
  • Monitor new technology for fleet strategic planning
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues remotely or onsite
  • Oversee development and use of power system analysis products

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, welfare, and retirement benefits
  • Incentive awards for eligible employees
  • Support for physical, financial, and emotional well-being
  • Professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

Central Design - Electrical/I&C Design Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:

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) responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
  • Provide technical oversight and approval of design products generated by the Central Design Organization, AEs, and other outside engineering resources. These products will typically be those funded by the Capital budget as O&M- funded modifications will be managed by the Site Design organization.
  • Ensure appropriate design interface controls are in place between organizations performing engineering work affecting plant design.
  • Provide support and perform activities for I&C design activities, EMI/RFI evaluations, and Digital and Software design activities.
  • Provide ownership and oversight responsibility for the Setpoint Control Program.
  • Promote fleet common design processes and implementation.
  • Monitor the maintenance of design basis and configuration management control.
  • Monitor the technical adequacy of design within the fleet and from vendors.


This posting is to fill a position for an I&C Design Engineer with experience performing Engineering Analysis and Design. The successful candidate will become a member of the SNC Fleet Design Electrical and Digital/I&C Engineering team.

Position Duties include and not limited to:
  • Development of Engineering Analysis to support Electrical Solutions.
  • Development of equipment/system specifications and requirements and perform bid evaluations and reviews for conformance.
  • Developing site specific or fleet wide design change packages to support capital projects.
  • Supporting Design Implementation of modifications.
  • Monitoring of new technology advances for application and incorporation into Fleet Strategic planning
  • Remote or onsite Emergent equipment troubleshooting support.
  • Provide oversight for the development and implementation of power system analysis products, including ensuring those products are properly used at the sites.
  • Managing and controlling I&C plant design software and products.
  • Promote standard approaches and innovation for Electrical / I&C Design and analysis processes for the SNC Fleet.
  • Participate in industry initiatives to develop and maintain analysis methodologies for organizational proficiencies.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Educational Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university is required.
  • PE license is preferred but not required.

Experience Requirements
  • Minimum 3 years of Electrical or Digital/I&C engineering experience is preferred.
  • Design Modifications experience is preferred.
  • Experience in commercial nuclear power is preferred.
  • An understanding of power flow concepts and distribution system impacts regarding motor-starting, short-circuit, and dynamic responses are preferred. Experience with ETAP is also preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience with network infrastructure, modern operating systems, database applications, web applications and other computing technologies is preferred.
  • An understanding of industrial control system networks (e.g., ICS, PLC, DPC, and SCADA) is preferred.
  • Experience leading small teams or initiatives.

Behavioral Attributes
  • Positive, optimistic, team player and solution-oriented attitude.
  • Agility/Adaptability to manage changing work scopes or emergent support needs.
  • Maintains mutual respect for fellow teammates and stakeholders.
  • Strong Application of Southern Company Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion Acts with Integrity, and Superior Performance


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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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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