Electrical & (I&C) Central Design Engineer - Plant Farley

Southern Company • Columbia, AL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Plant Farley, located near Dothan, Alabama, is a key part of Southern Nuclear’s fleet, providing safe, reliable, carbon‑free nuclear energy to the Southeast. Engineers supporting Farley work in a collaborative, safety‑focused environment where design excellence, operational rigor, and continuous improvement are core expectations. The Farley site offers a strong sense of community, access to outdoor recreation, and a high quality of life while supporting work of critical national importance.

Engineers in this role work within a highly technical and regulated design environment that includes:
Electrical power system modeling tools (e.g., ETAP or equivalent)
Industrial Control Systems (ICS), PLCs, SCADA, DCS, and digital plant platforms
Software‑based engineering tools supporting nuclear design and configuration control
Rigorous nuclear quality, documentation, and change‑management processes

This position provides exposure across the entire Southern Nuclear fleet, not just a single site.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program
• 3+ years of experience in electrical, digital, or I&C engineering
• Experience developing engineering design modifications in industrial or power generation environments
• Working knowledge of power system behavior, including fault analysis and dynamic response
• Experience using ETAP or similar electrical modeling tools
• Familiarity with industrial control systems or digital plant infrastructure
• Exposure to nuclear, power generation, or other highly regulated industries
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex technical issues
• Ability to lead small technical efforts or engineering initiatives
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines, including operations, digital, cyber, and project teams
• Curiosity and initiative to evaluate and implement emerging technologies

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop engineering analyses, calculations, and design packages for electrical power and I&C systems
• Design and implement fleet‑wide and site‑specific plant modifications supporting major capital and modernization projects
• Perform and oversee power system studies, including load flow, short‑circuit, motor starting, and dynamic response analyses
• Support digital control systems, including PLC‑based platforms, industrial networks, and plant software systems
• Provide engineering support for real‑time plant issues, troubleshooting, and emergent problem resolution
• Develop technical specifications, evaluate vendor proposals, and support procurement and vendor oversight
• Ensure design integrity through configuration management, setpoint control, and design basis maintenance
• Support regulatory‑driven design processes in accordance with Southern Nuclear engineering standards

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• Additional compensation, such as an incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level