Electrical I&C Design Engineer - Plant Farley

Position: Electrical & (I&C) Central Design Engineer - Plant Farley
Location: Columbia

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** Plant Farley & Southern Nuclear*
* Plant Farley, located near Dothan, Alabama, is a key part of Southern Nuclear's fleet, providing  
** safe, reliable, carbon‑free nuclear energy
** to the Southeast. Engineers supporting Farley work in a collaborative, safety‑focused environment where design excellence, operational rigor, and continuous improvement are core expectations. The Farley site offers a strong sense of community, access to outdoor recreation, and a high quality of life while supporting work of critical national importance.

** Key Responsibilities*
* The Central Design Electrical / I&C Engineer is responsible for the following:

+ Lead and develop engineering analyses, calculations, and design packages for  
** electrical power and I&C systems*
* + Design and implement  
** fleet‑wide and site‑specific plant modifications
** supporting major capital and modernization projects

+ Perform and oversee  
** power system studies** , including load flow, short‑circuit, motor starting, and dynamic response analyses

+ Support  
** digital control systems** , including PLC‑based platforms, industrial networks, and plant software systems

+ Provide engineering support for  
** real‑time plant issues** , troubleshooting, and emergent problem resolution

+ Develop technical specifications, evaluate vendor proposals, and support procurement and vendor oversight

+ Ensure design integrity through  
** configuration management, setpoint control, and design basis maintenance*
* + Support regulatory‑driven design processes in accordance with Southern Nuclear engineering standards

** Technical Environment*
* Engineers in this role work within a highly technical and regulated design environment that includes:

+ Electrical power system modeling tools (e.g., ETAP or equivalent)

+ Industrial Control Systems (ICS), PLCs, SCADA, DCS, and digital plant platforms

+ Software‑based engineering tools supporting nuclear design and configuration control

+ Rigorous nuclear quality, documentation, and change‑management processes

This position provides exposure across the  
** entire Southern Nuclear fleet** , not just a single site.

** Education Requirements*
* + Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an  
** ABET‑accredited
** program

** Background / Experience Requirements*
* ** Preferred qualifications include:*
* + 3+ years of experience in  
** electrical, digital, or I&C engineering*
* + Experience developing engineering design modifications in  
** industrial or power generation environments*
* + Working knowledge of  
** power system behavior** , including fault analysis and dynamic response

+ Experience using  
** ETAP or similar electrical modeling tools*
* + Familiarity with  
** industrial control systems or digital plant infrastructure*
* + Exposure to  
** nuclear, power generation, or other highly regulated industries*
* ** Other Attributes*
* + Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex technical issues

+ Ability to lead small technical efforts or engineering initiatives

+ Effective written and verbal communication skills

+ Ability to collaborate across disciplines, including operations, digital, cyber, and project teams

+ Curiosity and initiative to evaluate and implement emerging technologies

** Location & Travel*
* +  
** Primary location:
** Birmingham Energy Center

+  
** Alternate Southern Nuclear locations
** may be considered based on candidate

+ Travel up to  
** 25%
** to support Plant Farley and fleet implementation activities

** Southern Nuclear Culture*
* Southern Nuclear engineers operate with a  
** safety‑first mindset
** while delivering high‑reliability solutions. The organization values:

+ Technical excellence

+ Accountability and ownership

+ Collaboration across the fleet

+ Continuous improvement and innovation

** 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…