Probabilistic Risk Assessment; PRA Engineer​/Analyst

Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) Engineer/Analyst

This position is located in Southern Nuclear Operating Company’s (SNC) Nuclear Risk‑Informed Engineering department at the corporate headquarters in Birmingham, AL. The role may be titled PRA Engineer or PRA Analyst depending on the candidate’s qualifications.

The RIE department leads the industry in risk‑informed decision‑making by developing, maintaining, and applying state‑of‑the‑art tools and models. The PRA Engineer/Analyst compiles, analyzes, and interprets technical inputs, demonstrates regulatory compliance, and manages tasks and projects as part of a team of PRA professionals.

• Develop calculations and inputs for current and future risk applications, including Maintenance Rule, MSPI, Configuration Risk Management, Risk‑Informed Completion Time Program, Surveillance Frequency Control Program, 50.69 Categorization, Alternate Treatments, RI‑ILT, RI‑ISI, Integrated Leak Rate Testing, NFPA‑805 Performance‑Based, Risk‑Informed Fire Protection, Tornado Missile Risk Evaluator, Significance Determination Process, GSI‑191, and other licensing basis changes under RG 1.174, RG 1.177, and RG 1.200.
• Review PRA inputs such as design changes, emergency operating procedure updates, and licensing basis changes, assessing the impact on PRA models.
• Support Work Management and Operations by assessing planned and emergent maintenance risk, interpreting results, and overseeing configuration risk management tools.
• Perform PRA model update efforts to maintain PRA quality per RG 1.200, including internal events, fire, internal flooding, seismic, and other external hazards for BWR, PWR, and Advanced Passive PWR plants.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with risk‑informed regulatory requirements, policies, and standards, interfacing with the regulator during Reactor Oversight Process and License Basis changes.
• Engage with industry subject‑matter experts, vendors, and utility peers to build and maintain relationships and implement best practices.
• Manage small, medium, and large projects using Project Management principles, engaging cross‑functionally within the RIE department and broader SNC organization.
• Develop and deliver written and oral presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform special studies and other assigned engineering tasks using PRA engineering and analysis principles.
• Assist with audits and inspections, including support of the significance determination process and emergency licensing support requests.
• Travel to plant sites and industry events in support of SNC objectives (up to 25% travel).
• Support the SNC Emergency Response Organization (ERO).
• Maintain availability for after‑hours plant support.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a PE license.
• Bachelor of Science in a Physical Science.

• Demonstrated skills using Microsoft Office tools.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully as a team member.
• Two years of professional work experience in commercial nuclear power or other large, industrial‑scale, heavily regulated environments.
• Direct PRA work experience.
• Experience with procurement of services (scoping, RFP/RFQ, purchase requisition, and purchase orders).
• Knowledge of and experience with other software suites used in nuclear power (Primavera, eSOMS, Maximo, Documentum).

• Must exhibit Southern Nuclear’s values:
  Safety First, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance, and Intentional Inclusion.
• Must exhibit strong ownership, proactiveness, and good interpersonal, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement.

This position may also be eligible for additional compensation such as an incentive program. The amount of any bonus or award is subject to the applicable incentive plan(s).

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant’s qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 19763