Southern Company · 4 months ago
Electrical Central Design Engineer - Plant Farley
Columbia, AL, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSouthern Company is seeking an experienced Electrical Central Design Engineer for Plant Farley, part of their Southern Nuclear Operating Company’s Fleet. The role involves providing technical leadership in electrical components/systems, preparing design changes, and ensuring compliance with industry standards in a nuclear plant environment.
EnergyNatural ResourcesNuclear
Responsibilities
Providing technical leadership and guidance in the area of electrical components/systems
Preparation and coordination of design changes and calculations
Identifying industry best practices, developing/maintaining fleet procedures, and setting a strategic vision
Participation in industry working groups, modification of drawings and calculations, field walkdowns, construction support and troubleshooting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or university, or Professional Engineer license, is required. (Engineering Technology will not be accepted)
A strong technical background in electrical engineering and working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements related to nuclear power generating facilities
Three (3) years of experience with electrical components and/or instrumentation & controls
Ability to solve problems and make sound engineering judgments, based on experience and proper application of industry practices, in order to provide timely and appropriate resolutions to electrical component issues that might impact plant output, operation, or safety
Expertise to address operational, maintenance, and reliability issues for electrical components
Expertise to address operational, maintenance, and reliability issues for instrumentation & controls
Ability to develop long range plans and strategies for maintaining or replacing equipment to ensure reliable and economical operation and maintenance of the electrical components
Ability to communicate technical issues and drive problem resolution through various levels of management at the plant sites and corporate office
Ability to work effectively across diverse groups at the plant sites and corporate office to drive standard technical solutions to electrical system/component or I&C issues
Experience and knowledge to technically interface with vendors and service suppliers on procurement, repair plan development, troubleshooting, and resolving equipment performance problems
Ability to ensure SNC stays abreast of emerging issues and technological developments in electrical components, to work closely with site engineering, maintenance, operations, and work control personnel by providing expertise for assigned components and systems
The ability to assist in the development of specifications
Ability to initiate, coordinate and oversee multiple complex projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to adapt to changing demands and priorities
Ability to use good judgment and make sound engineering and business decisions
Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with counterparts at each nuclear plant site
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Ability to be a team player with emphasis on team contribution
Self-starter who performs tasks with little supervision or oversight
Maintain unescorted access to all SNC facilities
Preferred
Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering preferred
Five (5) or more years of experience with electrical components/systems and/or instrumentation & controls is strongly preferred
Company
Southern Company
Southern Company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the shared services division of Southern Company.
10001+ employees
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