Electrical & Controls Engineer - Vogtle 1&2

Job Summary

We are seeking Electrical or Controls Engineers to support both systems reliability and engineering design activities. Experience in power generation is desired, but not required.

The Electrical and Controls Engineer works to ensure the long-term reliability and performance of plant system(s). This requires the ability to learn systems to the component level, understand underlying issues that may reduce reliability, and effectively develop, present, and drive implementation of improvement plans and maintenance strategies.

In addition, this role may include design responsibilities, such as developing and modifying electrical and control system designs, supporting plant upgrades, and ensuring designs meet regulatory, safety, and operational requirements.

Electrical and Controls Engineers also perform causal analyses in response to equipment or system failures and develop both corrective actions and improvements to prevent recurrence. Engineers have opportunities to manage special projects, including plant modifications and upgrades, and to take key refueling outage assignments.

Job Requirements Education

B.S. or higher degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program or a PE license is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in digital and/or analog controls (e.g., integrated plant computer systems, circuit boards, transmitters, analog controllers, digital controllers) is preferred
• 2 or more years of engineering experience is preferred but not required (nuclear or energy-related experience is helpful)
• Background in Electrical or Controls Engineering with working knowledge of applicable discipline codes and standards
• Experience or familiarity with engineering design processes, including preparation of calculations, specifications, and design change packages
• Ability to support or lead design modifications, including equipment upgrades, system improvements, and plant changes
• Ability to interpret and develop engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound engineering decisions based on experience and industry practices
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate issues, design concepts, and proposed solutions
• Position requires periodic on-call duty (about 5 weeks per year)
• Infrequent overnight travel may be required

Key Responsibilities Systems & Reliability Engineering

• Ensure long-term system health through monitoring, analysis, and maintenance strategies
• Perform root cause and causal analysis for failures
• Develop and implement corrective actions
• Support system performance trending
• Lead or support system ownership

Design Engineering

• Develop and implement design changes and plant modifications
• Prepare engineering calculations, specifications, and documentation
• Support design reviews and configuration control
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards
• Collaborate across teams for implementation
• Support troubleshooting and system improvements
• Participate in equipment upgrades and modernization

Behavioral Attributes

• Accepts ownership and drives improvements
• Develops strategies for equipment reliability
• Works well in teams
• Manages financial performance
• Resolves conflicts effectively
• Holds self and others accountable
• Values diversity and respect
• Assumes responsibility for success

Other Requirements

The successful candidate must meet background screening and NRC Fitness for Duty requirements.

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 facil