I&C Design Engineer - Hatch

Southern Company • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

Southern Nuclear Operating Company's (SNC) Fleet Central Design Organization is responsible for the production of capital project designs, either in-house or with the assistance of Architect Engineers (AEs). The organization has four discipline-oriented groups (Mechanical/Civil, Electrical/I&C/Digital, Cyber Security Engineering, and Procurement Engineering). 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university is required.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• PE license is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and approval of design products generated by the Central Design Organization, AEs, and other outside engineering resources.
• 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.
• 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.

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