Electrical Engineer

Job Description

SYSTEM ENGINEER (Electrical) - PLANT HATCH

Job Summary

We have opening for a system engineer at Plant Hatch (Nuclear Power Plant in Baxley, GA). System engineers ensure the reliability of assigned plant systems. They solve system and component problems, provide direct technical support for operation and maintenance, and plan long term performance improvements. Engineers at Southern Nuclear may have opportunities to manage special projects. Also, engineers typically take key refueling outage assignments. Future developmental assignments in operations, maintenance, training, or quality assurance often prepare engineers for supervisory and management positions. Engineering assignments typically include on-call duty engineer and emergency plan response requirements.

Educational Requirements:

BS in Engineering is required. An Electrical Engineering degree is strongly preferred. PE License desired

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Prior experience in controls is preferred.

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

- An ability to solve problems and make sound engineering decisions, based on experience and appropriate industry practices, in order to make timely decisions which might impact plant safety and reliability.

- Previous experience in systems engineering, programs engineering, component engineering or design engineering preferred.

- Previous experience in Environmental Qualification or Cable Monitoring Programs are a plus.

- Working knowledge in Nuclear Plant Systems, structures and components preferred.

- Strong verbal 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 assigned programs, projects and tasks.

- Develops strategy for optimum use of resources.

- Manages financial performance to control costs.

- Works through conflicts to create win/win situations.

- Holds self and others accountable for results.

- Values diversity and respects the dignity of every individual.

- Assumes personal responsibility for individual and company successes.

About Us

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

About the Team

Southern Nuclear

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