Electrical I&C Design Engineer - Plant Farley

Key Responsibilities

• 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

• 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

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

• 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

This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

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