Electrical/I&C Engineer (Farley)JOB SUMMARY:Plant Farley is part of the Southern Nuclear Operating Company’s Fleet. We are seeking an experienced electrical engineer. This position is responsible for providing technical leadership and guidance in the area of electrical components/systems. Responsibilities could also include preparation and coordination of design changes and calculations. The successful candidate should have experience with electrical components/systems, and an understanding of electrical component/systems’ performance and regulations used in the nuclear plant environment is a plus. Activities involve identifying industry best practices, developing/maintaining fleet procedures, setting a strategic vision, participation in industry working groups, modification of drawings and calculations, field walkdowns, construction support and troubleshooting.JOB REQUIREMENTS:Education Requirements Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or university, or Professional Engineer license, is required. (Engineering Technology will not be accepted). Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering preferred. Mechanical, Nuclear, Chemical, and Civil Engineering degrees will be considered based upon the candidate’s experience.Experience Preferences: A strong technical background in electrical engineering and working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements related to nuclear power generating facilities. Three (3) years of experience with electrical components and/or instrumentation & controls is preferred. Five (5) or more years of experience with electrical components/systems and/or instrumentation & controls is strongly preferred.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to solve problems and make sound engineering judgments, based on experience and proper application of industry practices, in order to provide timely and appropriate resolutions to electrical component issues that might impact plant output, operation, or safety. Expertise to address operational, maintenance, and reliability issues for electrical components. Expertise to address operational, maintenance, and reliability issues for instrumentation & controls. Ability to develop long range plans and strategies for maintaining or replacing equipment to ensure reliable and economical operation and maintenance of the electrical components. Ability to communicate technical issues and drive problem resolution through various levels of management at the plant sites and corporate office. Ability to work effectively across diverse groups at the plant sites and corporate office to drive standard technical solutions to electrical system/component or I&C issues. Experience and knowledge to technically interface with vendors and service suppliers on procurement, repair plan development, troubleshooting, and resolving equipment performance problems. Ability to ensure SNC stays abreast of emerging issues and technological developments in electrical components, to work closely with site engineering, maintenance, operations, and work control personnel by providing expertise for assigned components and systems. The ability to assist in the development of specifications. Ability to initiate, coordinate and oversee multiple complex projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ability to adapt to changing demands and priorities. Ability to use good judgment and make sound engineering and business decisions. Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with counterparts at each nuclear plant site. Excellent written and oral communications skills. Ability to be a team player with emphasis on team contribution. Self-starter who performs tasks with little supervision or oversight. Maintain unescorted access to all SNC facilities.Behavioral Attributes: Demonstrate Our Values – Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment Honesty, respect, fairness and integrity drive behaviors Keeps promises and has ethical behavior as a standard Dedicated to superior performance and sets high expectations Priorities are safety first, teamwork and diversity and continuous improvement through example Committed to success of employees, customers and shareholders Self-directed with strong initiative Results oriented and customer focusedREMOTE WORK STATEMENT
Southern Nuclear strives to balance the requirements of producing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy for our customers with the desire to provide our employees with the ability to perform their work remotely when possible.
Currently all roles require our employees to have the ability to report to and work on-site for some portion of the typical work week.
We recognize that many of our employees’ desire to work remotely in some capacity and we have created hybrid work arrangements that vary depending on the nature of the location and the work performed
We will be transparent in the recruiting process and provide clear information regarding the onsite requirements as well as any hybrid/remote work arrangements that are associated with the role/s you are applying to.
Remote/hybrid work arrangements are subject to change where it is deemed necessary for work to be performed on site in order to meet our customers energy needs
Please note: This position may require the successful completion of the SNC Initial Engineering Training as a condition of continued employment. The training is several weeks long and is a rigorous period that may require studying after work hours.Southern Nuclear , a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is a leader among the nation’s nuclear energy facility operators and an innovator in advanced nuclear technologies. Southern Nuclear is an essential part of Southern Company’s energy portfolio, operating over 8,200 MW across eight nuclear energy units in Alabama and Georgia at the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant near Dothan, Ala., the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley, Ga., and the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near Waynesboro, Ga.The company recently achieved commercial operation on Vogtle Units 3&4, representing an historic achievement for the nuclear industry and the country. Vogtle Units 3&4 are the first new nuclear units to reach commercial operation and be built in the United States in the last three decades. Southern Nuclear is a recognized leader in the industry in nuclear and fuel innovation, having been the first to deploy Accident Tolerant Fuels and winning over 10 consecutive Top Innovative Practice (TIP) Awards and eight EPRI awards.For more than 40 years, Southern Nuclear has operated nuclear energy facilities at the highest levels of safety and reliability, generating carbon-free electricity for millions of homes and businesses. The company’s headquarters is in Birmingham, Ala.Twitter: @SouthernNuclear; Facebook: facebook.com/southernnuclear; www.southernnuclear.comJob Identification: 7314Job Category: EngineeringJob Schedule: Full timeCompany: Southern Nuclear
