Southern Company · 15 hours ago
Program Engineer- Any SNC Site
Birmingham, AL, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSouthern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company, is a leader among the nation’s nuclear energy facility operators. They are seeking program engineers responsible for providing technical leadership and guidance in various nuclear programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining industry best practices.
EnergyNatural ResourcesNuclear
Responsibilities
These positions will be responsible for the SNC program performance and associated processes/procedures are maintained and standardized throughout the SNC fleet
The program engineers are responsible for ensuring applicable regulatory code compliance, application of industry best practices, and the governance, oversight, support and performance functions of plant equipment inspection/testing
Engineering assignments typically include refueling outage support and industry travel associated with assigned duties
These positions are expected to support Corporate ERO duties
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 engineering and working knowledge of applicable codes, industry standards, and regulatory requirements related to the applicable programs
Three (3) years or more of application and experience with programs such as Inservice Inspection, Flow Accelerated Corrosion, License Renewal/Aging Management, Buried Piping and Tanks, FLEX, Reactor Internals, and/or Cable Monitoring Programs is desired
Ability to solve problems and make sound engineering decisions based on experience and appropriate industry practices
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 system/component issues
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
Ability to maintain unescorted access to all SNC facilities
Preferred
Mechanical or Materials Engineering discipline is preferred
Five (5) years or more of application and experience with applicable programs is preferred
Proficiency in interpretation of system/component/isometric drawings is preferred
Nuclear power site station experience is preferred
Previous experience in systems engineering, programs engineering, or component engineering is preferred
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
Company
Southern Company
Southern Company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the shared services division of Southern Company.
10001+ employees
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President and CEO
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Chief Financial Officer
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