Fleet Consulting Motor Engineer - Birmingham or SoCo footprint

Fleet Consulting Motor Engineer - Birmingham preferred or SoCo footprint

Apply for the Fleet Consulting Motor Engineer role at Southern Nuclear.

This position is assigned to the Fleet Plant Engineering Support Electrical and Controls (I&C) Manager and supports the Southern Nuclear fleet (8 operating units) for medium and low voltage AC and VFD motor support. The role also provides governance and oversight of motor maintenance and life cycle management programs, including long‑range planning, performance monitoring, procedure development, and specification input. The position will be filled at a level commensurate with the successful candidate’s skills and experience.

Candidates with strong motor technical abilities but limited nuclear experience will be considered; however, substantial nuclear plant experience is highly desired.

• B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, or Industrial Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university preferred; a Bachelor of Science in an alternative engineering curriculum or a Professional License (P.E.) combined with in‑depth experience in power generation will also be considered.
• Must be able to satisfy the minimum SNC physical requirements of the position.
• Experience with various motor designs, maintenance practices, refurbishment and repair practices, troubleshooting techniques, and monitoring techniques.
• Troubleshooting experience, Vendor Factory Acceptance Testing, performance testing and site acceptance tests.
• Experience supporting Maintenance and Engineering in resolving motor equipment issues including on‑site, repair facility, or field experience supporting special projects or outages.
• A minimum of 10 years’ motor experience is required.
• Active leadership in Professional Organizations (IEEE, NEMA, ASME) and Technical Committees (EASA, EPRI LEMUG) in the area of motors highly desired.
• P.E. license in addition to BS Degree in Engineering highly desired.
• Advanced degree relevant to motor design, selection, application and failure prevention highly desired.
• Expertise in analysis of motor speed/torque curves, amperage, voltage and test data to ensure pump and fan compatibility and to eliminate overloading and degradation.
• Industry engagement with innovative research related to motor material selection, insulation properties, testing and repair processes.

• Strong technical background in engineering and working knowledge of applicable codes, standards and regulatory requirements related to nuclear power generating facilities.
• The ability to solve problems and make sound engineering judgments, based on experience and proper application of industry practices, providing timely and appropriate resolutions to motor component issues that might impact plant operation or safety.
• Knowledge of design basis, configuration management, project management, procurement and specifications, and the design modification process.
• Detailed knowledge of motors used in nuclear power generating facilities.
• Expertise to address operational, maintenance, and reliability issues for medium and low voltage AC motors.
• Develop life‑cycle plans and strategies for maintaining or replacing motors to ensure reliable and economical operation and maintenance of the power plants in the fleet.
• Implement and/or maintain motor equipment reliability programs for the SNC fleet of plants.
• Communicate motor technical issues and drive problem resolution through various levels of management at the plant sites and corporate office.
• Work effectively across diverse groups at the plant sites and corporate office to drive standard technical solutions to motor component issues.
• Experience and knowledge to interface with vendors and service suppliers on motor procurement, repair plan development, troubleshooting, resolving performance problems and critiquing vendor performance.
• Ensure SNC stays abreast of emerging issues and technological developments within the area of responsibility, working closely with site engineering support and maintenance personnel by providing expertise for assigned components and programs.
• Assist in the…