Electrical Engineer, EFIN-Plant Vogtle 3&4
EFIN Engineer, Electrical - Plant Vogtle Units 3&4 (Waynesboro, GA)
Southern Nuclear Operating Company's Plant Vogtle 3&4 Site Engineering organization is seeking a high performing Electrical Engineer with an analytical mindset and strong technical 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 Summary
This position is assigned to the Site Design Engineering organization in the EFIN (Engineering Fix-It-Now) group and is part of the Engineering organization at the Vogtle 3&4 site. This position will provide electrical engineering support for troubleshooting and design changes primarily for the station’s electrical equipment.
Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company, manages and operates eight nuclear power electric generating plants that provide approximately 20 percent of the electricity used in Alabama and Georgia. Southern Nuclear is leading the nuclear renaissance by operating the first new U.S. nuclear reactors in more than 25 years. The two newly-commissioned Westinghouse AP1000 reactors currently operating at Plant Vogtle make the facility the largest in the U.S. with four reactors on one site. This is an exciting time to join the Southern Company team and share your talents with a growing and progressive organization!
Specific responsibilities include:
Obtain Design qualifications and support development and implementation of design changes for Vogtle 3&4 and designs interfacing with the operating units Vogtle 1&2
Obtain emergency response organization qualifications and serve on a duty team rotation
Develop and maintain technical knowledge regarding AP1000 electrical systems and equipment design - Support development, implementation, and maintenance of programs, processes, and procedures as they relate to electrical systems
Participate in industry groups (EPRI, IEEE, NEI, etc.) supporting electrical systems
Educational Requirements:
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university
EIT/FE or Professional Engineer Registration is a plus
Job Requirements:
Though there will be opportunities for remote work, must be willing and able to work at the site and reside close enough to site to respond within 90 minutes
Commercial nuclear power plant experience in electrical design, modifications, and/or systems engineering is plus
Knowledge and understanding commercial nuclear power plant regulations, codes, and standards is a plus
3 years engineering experience in electrical design is desired
3 years nuclear power plant related engineering experience is desired
Previous design change experience is desired
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Common Design Process knowledge highly desired
Knowledge of AP1000 highly desired
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Proven organizational skills with ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously
Must convey a clear vision of the future and make principled, data-based practical decisions that take critical factors into account
Capable of working efficiently and effectively across organizations
An ability to solve problems and make sound engineering decisions, based on experience and appropriate industry practices, to make timely decisions which might impact plant safety and reliability
Effectively present technical positions to all levels of management and to external organizations
Working knowledge of common computer tools, including Microsoft Office Word and Excel
Behavioral Attributes:
Accepts ownership of assigned programs, projects and tasks
Manages financial performance to control costs
Works through conflicts to create win-win situations
Holds self and others accountable for our core values (Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance)
Holds self accountable for superior results; respects the dignity of every individual; assumes personal responsibility for individual and corporate success
Strong interpersonal and client relation skills
Values diversity and respects the dignity of every individual
Develops strong teamwork with peers throughout the nuclear industry
Other Requirements:
The successful candidate must meet background screening and NRC Fitness for Duty requirements
Must satisfactorily complete the 5-week Systems Engineering training program
The successful candidate must be willing to travel to other plants within the fleet for mentoring during qualification process
Flexible member of the Emergency Response Organization (ERO)
Other duties as assigned
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.com
Job Identification: 5871
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Nuclear