Reactor Engineer - Vogtle &2

Job Summary

Southern Nuclear Operating Company is seeking an experienced Reactor Engineer for Plant Vogtle 1 & 2 in Waynesboro, GA. The role supports reactor core monitoring, power maneuvers, special nuclear material accountability, fuel movement and inspection, technical specification surveillance, and core analysis/monitoring software.

• Support plant operations 24/7, on‑call one week out of five.
• Periodic shift work may be required.
• Serve in Emergency Response Organization as Technical Support Center Reactor Engineer.
• Complete qualifications for Reactor Engineer.
• Develop and implement procedures and processes for reactor operations.
• Perform technical specification surveillance and testing of reactor core.
• Develop reactivity plans to support plant operations.
• Operate and maintain core monitoring software.
• Implement Special Nuclear Material control program.
• Ensure nuclear fuel storage meets regulatory requirements.
• Inspect nuclear fuel.
• Support Reactivity Management program.
• Support and lead special projects related to plant and fuel improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution or a PE license.
• Degree in Nuclear Engineering preferred.

• Previous qualification as a reactor engineer at an operating facility preferred.
• Prior nuclear power plant experience desired.
• Experience with Westinghouse methods desired.

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective engagement and support of plant departments in troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of nuclear and thermal‑hydraulic engineering analyses.
• Knowledge of UFSAR and Technical Specifications for fuel operation support.
• Industry experience in nuclear fuel operation and design trends.
• Accountability to established policies and procedures.
• Organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel.

• Model company values:
  Safety First, Act with Integrity, Intentional Inclusion, Superior Performance.
• Demonstrate safe work behaviors and accountability.
• Honest, respectful, fair, and integrity-driven.
• Keep promises and maintain ethical standards.
• Dedicated to superior performance and high expectations.
• Committed to the success of employees, customers, and shareholders.
• Self‑directed with initiative.
• Results‑oriented and customer focused.

• Must meet NRC Fitness for Duty and background screening for unescorted access.
• Must pass the 5‑week Engineering Orientation training program.
• Must be willing to travel to other fleet plants for mentoring during qualification.

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: 19436
Job Category:
Engineering

Job Schedule:

Full time
Company:
Southern Nuclear