Digital I&C System Engineer- Plant Vogtle 3&4

“All Levels” Digital I&C or Digital Design Engineer - (Plant Vogtle 3&4)

Southern Nuclear Operating Company's Plant Vogtle 3&4 Site Engineering organization is seeking a high performing and self-motivated Digital I&C or Digital Design Engineer with a proven background in Design Modifications and Design Configuration. Individual must possess strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills to support commissioning and operation of the next generation nuclear power station. This position will be located at Southern Nuclear Company's Plant Vogtle in Waynesboro, Georgia.

JOB INFORMATION

This position will be filled, and the selected candidate's grade will be commensurate with/reflect his/her experiences, knowledge, and training. The successful candidate will work in the Digital I&C Engineering group at Plant Vogtle 3&4. The mission of the Digital Engineering Design Functional Area is to provide technical conscience and leadership by ensuring configuration changes to the design of the AP1000 digital systems are high quality, budgeted, planned, scheduled, and implemented in a cost-effective manner. This position will provide Digital I&C support by preparing engineering calculations, performing engineering studies, developing cost estimates for design changes, reviewing vendor correspondence, performing conceptual design studies, performing design changes, performing design bases maintenance, performing equivalency determinations, as well as monitoring and providing technical recommendations and Long-Range Planning for assigned digital systems and components.

Educational Requirements:

• Candidates are required to hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (not Engineering Technology) from an ABET accredited college or university

• Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering are preferred

• An advanced degree and/or PE license is preferred

Technical Requirements:

• Experience with various digital systems (Ovation, ABB, Allen Bradley, Siemens, GE)

• Additional experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable: performance of engineering design, analyses, preparation of engineering evaluations, preparation of engineering studies for power generating facilities, preparation of engineering calculations, project management, and technical support of both maintenance and engineering organizations in the resolution of digital component issues

• A basic knowledge of design basis configuration management, project management, and the design modification process is preferred

• Knowledgeable of the processes used to address operational, maintenance, and reliability issues for electrical/I&C components desired

• Experience in the application of design of digital control systems desired

• Strong knowledge of AP1000 or PWR design bases is preferred

  • Knowledge of the Protection and Safety Monitoring System (PMS) as defined by the AP1000 design

  • Knowledge of the Plant Control System (PLS) as defined by the AP1000 design

• Strong familiarity with calculations is desired

• Experience with developing control software under the industry design process is preferred

Background/Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of two (2) years of operational power plant experience in an engineering capacity is required; nuclear is preferred

• Strong background in nuclear power systems or design engineering desired

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Knowledge in EMI/RFI application and control desired

• Design modifications experience preferred

• Working knowledge of common computer tools, including MS Word and Excel required

• Technical writing and presentation skills required

• Engineering Analysis experience preferred

Behavioral Attributes:

• Makes principled, data-based decisions that take critical factors into account

• Works through conflicts to create win/win situations

• Holds self-accountable for superior results

• Works well as contributing member of a team

• Respects the dignity of every individual and different viewpoints

• Assumes personal responsibility for individual and company success

Other Required Attributes

• Candidate must meet background screening and NRC Fitness for Duty requirements

• Please note: This position will require the successful completion of the SNC Initial Engineering Training as a condition of continued employment. The training is approximately 6 weeks long and is a rigorous period that may require studying after work hours

• Strong background in design, systems, component, or programs engineering

• Flexible member of the Emergency Response Organization (ERO)

• Other duties as required

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: 5063

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Nuclear