Reactor Engineer - Vogtle &2

Reactor Engineer – Vogtle 1&2

Southern Nuclear Operating Company's Plant Vogtle Engineering organization is seeking an experienced, high performing Reactor Engineer with an analytical mindset. This position will be located at Southern Nuclear’s Plant Vogtle 1&2 in Waynesboro, GA.

This position is assigned to the Site Engineering Department and reports to the Vogtle Reactor Engineering Supervisor. The Reactor Engineer will be responsible for performing various activities necessary to support operation of the station, including reactor core monitoring, power maneuvers, special nuclear material (SNM) accountability and monitoring, fuel movement and inspection, technical specification surveillances, and computer hardware and software support for core analysis and monitoring.

Conduct of these activities will ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations for Plant Vogtle 1&2.

• Reactor Engineering supports plant operations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and requires on‑call status one week out of every five.
• Periodic shift work is occasionally required in support of plant operations.
• Serve in the Emergency Response Organization as a Reactor Engineer in the Technical Support Center.
• Complete Reactor Engineer qualifications.
• Develop and implement Reactor Engineering procedures and processes necessary to support operation.
• Perform technical specification surveillances and testing to monitor operation of the reactor core.
• Develop reactivity plans in support of plant operations.
• Operate and maintain core monitoring software.
• Implement Special Nuclear Material control program.
• Ensure storage of nuclear fuel meets regulatory requirements.
• Perform inspections of nuclear fuel.
• Support the Reactivity Management program.
• Support and drive special projects related to plant and fuel improvement initiatives.

• Hold a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution or possess a PE license.
• A Nuclear Engineering degree is strongly preferred.

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

• High level of written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills required to relate precise technical recommendations and issues with corporate office, regulatory agencies, fuel vendors, utility personnel, and industry organizations.
• Effective engagement and efficient support of plant departments in troubleshooting and problem resolution activities.
• Knowledge of nuclear and thermal‑hydraulic engineering analyses to perform state‑of‑the‑art nuclear engineering calculations.
• Knowledge of nuclear fuel‑related UFSAR and Technical Specifications as well as site procedures to perform fuel‑related operational support.
• Knowledge of industry experience in operation of nuclear fuel, including issues and trends with new fuel designs, core designs, fuel cycle designs, and operating strategies.
• Ability to hold self and others accountable to established policies and procedures.
• Proven organizational skills with ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of common computer tools, including MS Word and Excel.

• Role model for Our Values:
  Safety First, Act with Integrity, Intentional Inclusion, and Superior Performance.
• Model safe work behaviors and hold self and others accountable for safe work behaviors.
• Demonstrate honesty, respect, fairness, and integrity.
• Keep promises and maintain ethical behavior as a standard.
• Dedicated to superior performance and set high expectations.
• Committed to the success of employees, customers, and shareholders.
• Self‑directed with strong initiative.
• Results oriented and customer focused.

• Meet background screening and NRC Fitness for Duty requirements for unescorted access.
• Satisfactorily pass the Engineering Orientation training program, which is approximately 5 weeks long and may require studying after work hours.
• Be willing to travel to other plants within the fleet for mentoring during the qualification process if required.

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.