Electrical & (I&C) Central Design Engineer - Plant Farley

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.

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

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.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

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

• 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

• 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 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